Location & Surroundings
Wonchon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 167 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Andong, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 190 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 47 km away.
Also known as: 원촌 · Wŏnch’on
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° 44' 24" N, 128° 52' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 167 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:24
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Other populated places 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 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.83 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 | 18.4 | 0.9 | 81 | 86 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 124 | 56 | 1,017.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 55 | 467.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 85 | 95 | 1,019.5 | 0.23 / 0.32 | 23 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 0.5 | 118 | 95 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 0.7 | 193 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.70 / 0.83 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.9 | 258 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 10.50 / 11.33 | 100 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 1.8 | 277 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 22 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 3.9 | 276 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.0 | 2.9 | 288 | 54 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 80.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 4.4 | 309 | 29 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 644.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 0.6 | 319 | 57 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 0.3 | 241 | 68 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.1 | 1.3 | 285 | 59 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonchon?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Wonchon today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Wonchon?
Local time is 16:24. 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 167 m.
Where is Wonchon located?
It is at 36.74006, 128.86681 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonchon in?
It is in South Korea.