Location & Surroundings
Ŭmji-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: 음지촌
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° 30' 0" N, 128° 7' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:59
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
음지촌
ko
Ŭmji-ch’on
Weather in Umji-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umji-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.5 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 | 13.8 | 0.3 | 85 | 86 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 0.6 | 292 | 78 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 248 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 495.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 1.5 | 88 | 91 | 1,017.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 11 | 138.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.1 | 1.0 | 109 | 94 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 0.4 | 261 | 74 | 1,017.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 266 | 47 | 1,015.3 | 0.09 / 0.13 | 33 | 706.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 0.9 | 98 | 86 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.8 | 1.2 | 81 | 93 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.4 | 35 | 66 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 0.7 | 210 | 37 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 731.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.9 | 75 | 83 | 1,020.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 8 | 148.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.8 | 1.8 | 75 | 85 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umji-ch'on?
Now 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 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 Umji-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Umji-ch'on?
Local time is 08:59. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Umji-ch'on?
Umji-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Umji-ch'on?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Umji-ch'on located?
It is at 37.49997, 128.12308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umji-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.