Location & Surroundings
Chirŏk-chae is a pass in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 274 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongseong, 14 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 125 km to the north. The nearest airport is Seosan Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 지럭재
Overview
Chirok-chae is mountain pass in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
It is located in South Chungcheong, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Chungcheong
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 28' 30" N, 126° 41' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 274 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:23
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chirok-chae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chirok-chae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 18.8 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,020.1 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 | 17.0 | 4.4 | 323 | 36 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 1.6 | 218 | 59 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 114.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.2 | 1.1 | 180 | 73 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 2.6 | 166 | 61 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 63.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 5.5 | 222 | 52 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 606.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.3 | 3.2 | 194 | 77 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 2.4 | 187 | 85 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.9 | 162 | 73 | 1,024.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 53.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 2.2 | 308 | 56 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 566.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.8 | 51 | 61 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 79 | 65 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.8 | 94 | 66 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 3.2 | 97 | 56 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 376.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chirok-chae?
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 18.8 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Chirok-chae today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Chirok-chae?
Local time is 00:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chirok-chae?
Chirok-chae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Chirok-chae?
DEM 274 m.
Where is Chirok-chae located?
It is at 36.47510, 126.69770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chirok-chae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry