Location & Surroundings
Taejŏng is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeonju, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 200 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: 대정
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
35° 47' 20" N, 127° 7' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16,888 p/km²
- Built-up 25.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:47
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 10 h 20 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taejong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taejong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 15.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 207 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 12.8 | 2.4 | 347 | 95 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 2.9 | 345 | 66 | 1,014.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 207.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 1.4 | 2 | 84 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 61.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.1 | 0.1 | 14 | 81 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 0.9 | 98 | 71 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.3 | 207 | 58 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 423.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 0.9 | 95 | 72 | 1,021.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 46.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.7 | 95 | 77 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.0 | 0.6 | 103 | 76 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 2.0 | 300 | 69 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 178.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 0.9 | 337 | 95 | 1,019.5 | 2.88 / 2.88 | 100 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 0.9 | 303 | 96 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.3 | 3.8 | 288 | 76 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 23 | 15.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taejong?
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 15.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 207 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 Taejong today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in Taejong?
Local time is 15:47. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Taejong?
Taejong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taejong?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Taejong located?
It is at 35.78878, 127.13089 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taejong in?
It is in South Korea.