Location & Surroundings
Wonchon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puan, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 210 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 25 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
35° 41' 0" N, 126° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:30
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 10 h 28 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 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 13.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,027.8 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 | 10.3 | 1.7 | 82 | 73 | 1,027.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 2.6 | 319 | 62 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 507.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.5 | 1.1 | 24 | 77 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 0.9 | 89 | 82 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.3 | 0.9 | 103 | 77 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 2.6 | 271 | 59 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 428.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 1.6 | 171 | 74 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 63.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 1.8 | 121 | 75 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.7 | 1.9 | 106 | 72 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 0.9 | 43 | 60 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 312.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.0 | 1.8 | 92 | 70 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.6 | 3.7 | 47 | 90 | 1,019.7 | 3.15 / 3.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.3 | 2.1 | 115 | 92 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 2.48 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonchon?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 13.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 07:03 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Wonchon?
Local time is 21:30. 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 40 m.
Where is Wonchon located?
It is at 35.68333, 126.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonchon in?
It is in South Korea.