Location & Surroundings
Ŭmch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 349 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 30 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 음촌
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° 42' 29" N, 128° 13' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 349 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 154 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:30
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
음촌
ko
Ŭmch’on
Weather in Umch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.8 | 1.3 | 202 | 39 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 1.9 | 84 | 80 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 1.7 | 104 | 82 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 1.0 | 163 | 60 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 3.2 | 237 | 45 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 645.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 1.2 | 179 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.6 | 3.0 | 263 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 4.76 / 4.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.6 | 2.9 | 225 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 95 | 22.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.6 | 6.1 | 274 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 12 | 421.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.3 | 2.7 | 264 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.0 | 1.1 | 147 | 90 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.7 | 1.4 | 232 | 57 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.1 | 2.7 | 273 | 42 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 660.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umch'on?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 19.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Umch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Umch'on?
Local time is 23:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Umch'on?
Umch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Umch'on?
DEM 349 m.
Where is Umch'on located?
It is at 37.70800, 128.22960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umch'on in?
It is in South Korea.