Location & Surroundings
Wŏlchŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changnyeong, 17 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 51 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° 29' 49" N, 128° 18' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 258 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:13
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 17 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 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 21.0 | 2.4 | 8 | 72 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 2.8 | 17 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 721.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 42 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 159.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 1.3 | 349 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 2.3 | 9 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 2.8 | 41 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 1.1 | 25 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 1.6 | 347 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.4 | 2.2 | 21 | 70 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 44 | 46 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 710.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.4 | 26 | 85 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 152.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 1.7 | 355 | 93 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 1.5 | 17 | 71 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolchon?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 06:11 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Wolchon?
Local time is 19:13. 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 258 m.
Where is Wolchon located?
It is at 35.49682, 128.31411 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolchon in?
It is in South Korea.