Location & Surroundings
Wŏn-ch’on is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changsu, 16 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 235 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 56 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° 30' 17" N, 127° 32' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 221 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:57
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 10 h 37 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 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.3 to 8.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
5.2 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,023.5 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 8.9 | 5.2 | 313 | 40 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.7 | 1.2 | 340 | 71 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.3 | 0.7 | 338 | 66 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.5 | 2.1 | 343 | 41 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 48.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.9 | 2.5 | 351 | 31 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 553.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.8 | 1.4 | 19 | 46 | 1,034.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.9 | 1.5 | 82 | 37 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 1.8 | 95 | 42 | 1,033.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.1 | 1.1 | 286 | 33 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 332.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.0 | 1.5 | 69 | 57 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.3 | 1.3 | 342 | 57 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 1.2 | 346 | 51 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 36.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.2 | 3.5 | 318 | 55 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 456.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Won-ch'on?
Now 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.3 to 8.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 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 Won-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Won-ch'on?
Local time is 23:57. 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 221 m.
Where is Won-ch'on located?
It is at 35.50473, 127.53525 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Won-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.