Location & Surroundings
Wachon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boseong, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 320 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: 와촌 · Wach’on
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
34° 41' 57" N, 127° 6' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:04
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
와촌
ko
Wach’on
Weather in Wachon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wachon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 18.3 | 1.3 | 14 | 88 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 57 | 70 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 2.7 | 137 | 51 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 727.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 16 | 80 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 176.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.7 | 1 | 86 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 347 | 69 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 103.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 2.0 | 243 | 51 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 755.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 319 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 191.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.6 | 2.1 | 331 | 74 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 339 | 56 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.2 | 356 | 38 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 739.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 344 | 74 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 175.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.5 | 2.2 | 341 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wachon?
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 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 Wachon today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Wachon?
Local time is 11:04. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wachon?
Wachon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wachon?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Wachon located?
It is at 34.69908, 127.11622 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wachon in?
It is in South Korea.