Location & Surroundings
Wolchon is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buyeo, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 150 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: 월촌
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
36° 14' 19" N, 126° 56' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 84 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:21
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
월촌
Weather in Wolchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wolchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,008.3 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 | 19.5 | 0.4 | 308 | 84 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 2 | 91 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 326 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 4.1 | 300 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 580.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.3 | 357 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 106.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.2 | 28 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 8 | 67 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 313 | 37 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 696.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.2 | 0.8 | 358 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.2 | 0.7 | 42 | 84 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 0.4 | 149 | 68 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 81.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 4.4 | 253 | 39 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 680.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.5 | 1.2 | 270 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 143.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolchon?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Wolchon today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Wolchon?
Local time is 07:21. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wolchon?
Wolchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wolchon?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Wolchon located?
It is at 36.23865, 126.93728 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolchon in?
It is in South Korea.