Location & Surroundings
Yŏkchŏn is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boseong, 9 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 310 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: 역전
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
34° 45' 41" N, 127° 10' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 159 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:23
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
역전
ko
Yŏkchŏn
Weather in Yokchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yokchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.0 | 1.6 | 354 | 77 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 59 | 66 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 128 | 59 | 1,015.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 90 | 611.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 76 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 68.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 2.2 | 54 | 73 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 4.6 | 67 | 60 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 5.7 | 89 | 50 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 671.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 5.7 | 75 | 67 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 147.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 4.4 | 58 | 72 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 6.2 | 75 | 70 | 1,019.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 5.7 | 85 | 68 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 380.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 4.2 | 70 | 73 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 16.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 2.3 | 27 | 84 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yokchon?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 25.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Yokchon today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Yokchon?
Local time is 14:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Yokchon?
Yokchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yokchon?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Yokchon located?
It is at 34.76152, 127.17508 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yokchon in?
It is in South Korea.