Location & Surroundings
Wŏlchŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 379 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 42 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: 월전
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° 45' 35" N, 127° 59' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 379 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:38
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
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 24.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.7 | 84 | 48 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 1.6 | 55 | 88 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 149.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.8 | 1.3 | 25 | 95 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 83 | 71 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 92.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.0 | 93 | 49 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 680.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 1.4 | 313 | 85 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 319 | 93 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 356 | 71 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 67.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 1.6 | 82 | 37 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 668.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 63 | 65 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.1 | 61 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 1.1 | 80 | 89 | 1,019.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 16.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.0 | 1.0 | 78 | 84 | 1,015.6 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 100 | 121.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolchon?
Now 24.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 06:14 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Wolchon?
Local time is 21:38. 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 379 m.
Where is Wolchon located?
It is at 35.75986, 127.98743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolchon in?
It is in South Korea.