Location & Surroundings
Wŏnch’ŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 420 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 21 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 65 km away.
Also known as: 원천
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
37° 7' 8" N, 128° 45' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 420 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:57
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
원천
ko
Wŏnch’ŏn
Weather in Wonch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 16.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
55 %
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 | 6.1 | 0.2 | 275 | 55 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.7 | 0.2 | 265 | 79 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.6 | 1.1 | 256 | 72 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 3.2 | 232 | 53 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 602.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.2 | 0.9 | 257 | 80 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.3 | 0.3 | 295 | 80 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 1.9 | 282 | 76 | 1,024.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 44.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 2.1 | 294 | 42 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 480.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.6 | 1.8 | 67 | 73 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.3 | 1.6 | 77 | 82 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 1.5 | 95 | 67 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 3.3 | 113 | 65 | 1,026.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 525.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.9 | 1.8 | 89 | 91 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 83 | 57.4 | 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 6.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 16.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 06:31 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Wonch'on?
Local time is 04:57. 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 420 m.
Where is Wonch'on located?
It is at 37.11900, 128.76090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonch'on in?
It is in South Korea.