Location & Surroundings
Wŏnch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 79 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinju, 14 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 275 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
35° 13' 0" N, 127° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 79 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 479 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:45
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wonch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 20.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
9.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,021.1 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 | 9.8 | 2.0 | 336 | 49 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 1.9 | 342 | 60 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 0.3 | 90 | 50 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 2.7 | 181 | 35 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 627.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 0.9 | 299 | 64 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.8 | 1.5 | 337 | 61 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 26 | 45 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 89 | 33 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 623.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.4 | 0.6 | 339 | 63 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.4 | 2.0 | 15 | 76 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 2.2 | 39 | 64 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 4.7 | 99 | 43 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 599.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.4 | 1.6 | 49 | 84 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 100.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonch'on?
Now 9.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 20.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Wonch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Wonch'on?
Local time is 07:45. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonch'on?
Wonch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wonch'on?
DEM 79 m.
Where is Wonch'on located?
It is at 35.21667, 127.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonch'on in?
It is in South Korea.