Location & Surroundings
Wolcheon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeongeup, less than 2 km away. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: 월천
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° 36' 27" N, 126° 55' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 176 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:01
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
월천
Weather in Wolcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wolcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 12.5 | 1.7 | 27 | 63 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.9 | 2.2 | 15 | 70 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.9 | 2.9 | 10 | 50 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 3.8 | 354 | 33 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 712.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 1.6 | 2 | 59 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 1.4 | 87 | 60 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.4 | 1.3 | 105 | 48 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 297 | 37 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 517.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.7 | 0.9 | 115 | 59 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 83.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.6 | 1.3 | 93 | 72 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 75 | 64 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 188 | 42 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 564.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.7 | 0.9 | 224 | 74 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 122.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolcheon?
Now 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 Wolcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Wolcheon?
Local time is 06:01. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wolcheon?
Wolcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wolcheon?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Wolcheon located?
It is at 35.60739, 126.92831 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolcheon in?
It is in South Korea.