Location & Surroundings
Chaju-bong is a peak in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 889 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 자주봉
Overview
Chaju-bong is DE Berggipfel in Südkorea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 31' 44" N, 128° 16' 0" E
- Elevation 889 m (DEM: 873 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:06
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
자주봉
Weather in Chaju-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaju-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 15.5 | 0.9 | 218 | 89 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 1.2 | 222 | 97 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 2.1 | 263 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 44.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 3.2 | 261 | 43 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 542.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 1.2 | 82 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.3 | 1.6 | 82 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 0.6 | 96 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 86.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 2.8 | 267 | 45 | 1,012.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 8 | 645.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.4 | 1.1 | 105 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.1 | 0.7 | 135 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 1.3 | 254 | 68 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 4.2 | 258 | 46 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 663.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.6 | 1.8 | 231 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 129.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaju-bong?
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 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 Chaju-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Chaju-bong?
Local time is 06:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chaju-bong?
Chaju-bong is a peak.
What is the elevation of Chaju-bong?
Elevation about 889 m. DEM 873 m.
Where is Chaju-bong located?
It is at 37.52890, 128.26670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaju-bong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry