Location & Surroundings
Tae-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 107 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 20 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 71 km away.
Also known as: 대촌
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
37° 9' 10" N, 129° 13' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 107 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 69 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:36
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tae-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tae-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 9.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 18 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 8.9 | 2.3 | 242 | 78 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 1.6 | 316 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 5.17 / 5.17 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.0 | 1.8 | 322 | 96 | 1,009.6 | 8.60 / 13.77 | 99 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.0 | 3.4 | 259 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 0 | 16.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.8 | 4.6 | 283 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.4 | 4.1 | 271 | 43 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 6.2 | 275 | 31 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 536.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.5 | 4.4 | 272 | 48 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 65.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 0.4 | 3.4 | 270 | 47 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.2 | 2.0 | 258 | 26 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.4 | 1.8 | 112 | 29 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 531.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.6 | 2.3 | 266 | 46 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 62.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.7 | 2.1 | 282 | 49 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tae-ch'on?
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 9.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 18 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 Tae-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Tae-ch'on?
Local time is 11:36. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tae-ch'on?
Tae-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tae-ch'on?
DEM 107 m.
Where is Tae-ch'on located?
It is at 37.15290, 129.21710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tae-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.