Location & Surroundings
Chigak-san is a mountain in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 902 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 18 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 47 km away.
Also known as: 지각산
Overview
Chigak-san is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 19' 59" N, 128° 57' 40" E
- Elevation 902 m (DEM: 845 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:58
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
지각산
Weather in Chigak-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chigak-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.5 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,025.0 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 | -0.5 | 2.4 | 257 | 66 | 1,025.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.0 | 1.5 | 247 | 34 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 0.4 | 267 | 33 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.4 | 2.5 | 244 | 56 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.4 | 2.3 | 250 | 48 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.9 | 2.2 | 250 | 45 | 1,023.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.8 | 3.2 | 231 | 38 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 401.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 2.1 | 217 | 59 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.4 | 2.1 | 243 | 84 | 1,018.1 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 2.5 | 245 | 74 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 4.2 | 260 | 54 | 1,014.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 524.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 3.7 | 248 | 72 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.3 | 3.5 | 267 | 84 | 1,017.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chigak-san?
Now -0.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.5 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Chigak-san today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Chigak-san?
Local time is 14:58. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chigak-san?
Chigak-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Chigak-san?
Elevation about 902 m. DEM 845 m.
Where is Chigak-san located?
It is at 37.33293, 128.96121 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chigak-san in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry