Location & Surroundings
Buan is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeongeup, 12 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: 부안
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° 33' 48" N, 126° 47' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:20
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
부안
Weather in Buan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 21.8 | 0.2 | 202 | 72 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 292 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 671.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 316 | 87 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 140.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 4.6 | 349 | 68 | 1,015.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 4.9 | 16 | 40 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 6.6 | 336 | 40 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 657.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 2.5 | 6 | 64 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 146.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 2.7 | 28 | 71 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.0 | 4.1 | 14 | 48 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 5.2 | 5 | 38 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 711.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 1.6 | 41 | 66 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 146.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 1.4 | 62 | 68 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.8 | 0.8 | 46 | 57 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 63.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buan?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Buan today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Buan?
Local time is 17:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Buan?
Buan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buan?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Buan located?
It is at 35.56333, 126.78728 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buan in?
It is in South Korea.