Location & Surroundings
Chimak is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwangju, 3 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 270 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 12 km away.
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° 8' 55" N, 126° 56' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 245 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:34
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chimak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chimak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.5 | 0.5 | 59 | 94 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 98 | 77 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 3.0 | 305 | 61 | 1,017.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 98 | 580.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 10 | 92 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 84.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 0.9 | 22 | 94 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 22 | 75 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.1 | 352 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 635.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 79 | 76 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 124.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 1.3 | 113 | 78 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 110 | 80 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 3.2 | 132 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 274.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 2.6 | 126 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 2.9 | 119 | 95 | 1,009.8 | 2.57 / 2.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chimak?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Chimak today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chimak?
Local time is 13:34. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chimak?
Chimak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chimak?
DEM 150 m.
Where is Chimak located?
It is at 35.14861, 126.94556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chimak in?
It is in South Korea.