Location & Surroundings
Wonchon is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changnyeong, 5 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 원촌
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° 35' 0" N, 128° 29' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:03
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 10 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
원촌
Weather in Wonchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 11.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 334 W/m2.
Temperature
2.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,033.5 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 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 351 | 45 | 1,033.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.7 | 1.5 | 344 | 40 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.4 | 1.8 | 333 | 43 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 334.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.4 | 1.6 | 341 | 67 | 1,031.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 36.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.9 | 1.4 | 344 | 71 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 1.9 | 353 | 63 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 1.8 | 314 | 70 | 1,025.7 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 100 | 160.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.2 | 2.7 | 340 | 80 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 19.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.6 | 2.0 | 334 | 86 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.1 | 1.8 | 335 | 61 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 1.9 | 344 | 36 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 528.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 1.6 | 341 | 73 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 65.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.4 | 0.9 | 275 | 84 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonchon?
Now 2.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 11.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 334 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 Wonchon today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 33m.
What is the local time in Wonchon?
Local time is 15:03. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonchon?
Wonchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wonchon?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Wonchon located?
It is at 35.58325, 128.49011 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonchon in?
It is in South Korea.