Location & Surroundings
Wŏl-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 26 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 64 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° 40' 2" N, 129° 3' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 243 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:56
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wol-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wol-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,025.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 15.2 | 1.5 | 269 | 57 | 1,025.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 246 | 34 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 662.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.1 | 0.4 | 88 | 70 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 0.7 | 295 | 75 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.2 | 260 | 53 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 244 | 35 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 627.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 0.3 | 49 | 67 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 81.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.9 | 0.7 | 310 | 70 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.1 | 1.1 | 254 | 55 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 249 | 45 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 625.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 0.4 | 35 | 80 | 1,019.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 102.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 0.6 | 332 | 80 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.3 | 0.9 | 60 | 61 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 73.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wol-ch'on?
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Wol-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Wol-ch'on?
Local time is 19:56. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wol-ch'on?
Wol-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wol-ch'on?
DEM 243 m.
Where is Wol-ch'on located?
It is at 36.66710, 129.06570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wol-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.