Location & Surroundings
Sotchon is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gunsan, 11 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Josen · Sŏch’ŏn
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 4' 33" N, 126° 41' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,579 p/km²
- Built-up 24.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:14
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sotchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sotchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.8 | 3.7 | 52 | 71 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 4.2 | 329 | 56 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 713.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 3.5 | 354 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 169.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.7 | 29 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.7 | 64 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 314 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 706.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 2.7 | 28 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 166.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 2.2 | 64 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 2.4 | 82 | 64 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 268 | 55 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 699.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.8 | 313 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 154.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.5 | 98 | 90 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.8 | 1.9 | 87 | 79 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 84.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sotchon?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sotchon today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sotchon?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sotchon?
Sotchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sotchon?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Sotchon located?
It is at 36.07583, 126.69417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sotchon in?
It is in South Korea.