Location & Surroundings
Wŏn-ch’on is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangen, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 250 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 49 km away.
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° 19' 0" N, 127° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 499 p/km²
- Built-up 14.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:09
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Won-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Won-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 14.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Temperature
8.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,026.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.83 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 | 8.3 | 1.0 | 46 | 81 | 1,026.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 0.5 | 122 | 70 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 1.5 | 83 | 52 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.9 | 1.1 | 99 | 72 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 44.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.8 | 2.0 | 27 | 96 | 1,017.0 | 2.83 / 2.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.2 | 2.1 | 8 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 19.22 / 22.05 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 2.9 | 325 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 43 | 134.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 1.3 | 319 | 94 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.9 | 2.5 | 328 | 92 | 1,018.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 4.1 | 343 | 70 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 38.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.2 | 5.3 | 330 | 45 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 485.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.3 | 2.6 | 345 | 59 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.9 | 2.4 | 353 | 73 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Won-ch'on?
Now 8.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 14.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Won-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Won-ch'on?
Local time is 15:09. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Won-ch'on?
Won-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Won-ch'on?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Won-ch'on located?
It is at 35.31667, 127.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Won-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.