Location & Surroundings
Ŭmji-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 245 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinju, 39 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 49 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
35° 30' 23" N, 127° 53' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 245 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 152 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:55
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 16.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 50 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 17 | 95 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.7 | 72 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 7.03 / 7.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 0.8 | 91 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 11.96 / 18.98 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 1.1 | 27 | 95 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 10.36 | 100 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 0.9 | 353 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 0.8 | 314 | 97 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 354 | 86 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 195 | 63 | 1,007.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 495.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 1.3 | 250 | 91 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 1.3 | 288 | 95 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 323 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 233 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 231.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.5 | 0.9 | 283 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 104.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umji-ch'on?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 16.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 50 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 06:17 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Umji-ch'on?
Local time is 02:55. 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 245 m.
Where is Umji-ch'on located?
It is at 35.50641, 127.89717 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umji-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.