Location & Surroundings
Wŏn-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changnyeong, 24 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 46 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° 38' 4" N, 128° 15' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:44
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 10 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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 7.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 10.6 mm. Solar peaks near 161 W/m2.
Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
10.56 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 | 7.6 | 1.2 | 309 | 70 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 1.2 | 5 | 57 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 17.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.4 | 1.1 | 66 | 64 | 1,017.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 160.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.7 | 1.1 | 6 | 93 | 1,017.1 | 1.92 / 1.99 | 100 | 9.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.6 | 1.5 | 2 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 8.57 / 10.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 0.4 | 344 | 87 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 42.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 4.2 | 315 | 47 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 539.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.9 | 1.5 | 300 | 76 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.0 | 1.7 | 312 | 70 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.5 | 1.3 | 342 | 48 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 3.0 | 34 | 36 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 534.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 1.0 | 327 | 60 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.8 | 1.2 | 337 | 64 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Won-ch'on?
Now 7.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 10.6 mm. Solar peaks near 161 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Won-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in Won-ch'on?
Local time is 09:44. 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 38 m.
Where is Won-ch'on located?
It is at 35.63435, 128.25548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Won-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.