Location & Surroundings
Yakcheondong is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 230 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheorwon, less than 2 km away. The national capital Seoul is 74 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: 약천동
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
38° 12' 12" N, 127° 12' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 230 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 88 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:05
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 10 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
약천동
Weather in Yakcheondong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yakcheondong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 14.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,023.5 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 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 220 | 55 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.8 | 0.9 | 186 | 60 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.6 | 1.1 | 116 | 54 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 3.8 | 251 | 48 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 489.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.6 | 1.6 | 143 | 73 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.8 | 1.4 | 91 | 85 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 1.4 | 73 | 72 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.9 | 223 | 36 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 375.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.5 | 1.3 | 84 | 58 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.1 | 1.1 | 81 | 57 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 0.6 | 129 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 3.7 | 260 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 290.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.7 | 5.1 | 247 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 53 | 26.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yakcheondong?
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 14.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Yakcheondong today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Yakcheondong?
Local time is 04:05. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Yakcheondong?
Yakcheondong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yakcheondong?
DEM 230 m.
Where is Yakcheondong located?
It is at 38.20342, 127.20200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yakcheondong in?
It is in South Korea.