Location & Surroundings
Wŏlchŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 12 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Wŏlchŏn-dong
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° 32' 24" N, 129° 4' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 186 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 144 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:36
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wolchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wolchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.6 | 3.5 | 57 | 85 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 2.3 | 44 | 85 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 4.0 | 43 | 72 | 1,021.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 5.0 | 55 | 54 | 1,019.5 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 18 | 488.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 1.7 | 65 | 93 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 150.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 1.0 | 359 | 95 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 34 | 70 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 3.7 | 77 | 48 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 724.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.2 | 1.1 | 57 | 95 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 154.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 0.6 | 52 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 57 | 62 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 3.8 | 66 | 44 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 716.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.9 | 1.5 | 77 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 151.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolchon?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 06:07 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Wolchon?
Local time is 06:36. 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 186 m.
Where is Wolchon located?
It is at 36.54000, 129.07889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolchon in?
It is in South Korea.