Location & Surroundings
Ch’oksae-bong is a mountain in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeoju, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is 85 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 촉새봉
Overview
Ch'oksae-bong 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° 10' 50" N, 127° 48' 22" E
- Elevation 395 m (DEM: 365 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:58
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
촉새봉
ko
Ch’oksae-bong
Weather in Ch'oksae-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'oksae-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.7 | 2.2 | 76 | 73 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 2.5 | 61 | 81 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 3.1 | 69 | 69 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 99 | 45 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 651.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 2.0 | 73 | 82 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 162.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 1.5 | 47 | 93 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 54 | 77 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.7 | 27 | 43 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 653.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.3 | 1.5 | 77 | 81 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 160.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 1.4 | 70 | 93 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 38 | 69 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 96.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 307 | 39 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 722.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.0 | 0.7 | 132 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 162.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'oksae-bong?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Ch'oksae-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Ch'oksae-bong?
Local time is 04:58. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'oksae-bong?
Ch'oksae-bong is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Ch'oksae-bong?
Elevation about 395 m. DEM 365 m.
Where is Ch'oksae-bong located?
It is at 37.18060, 127.80600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'oksae-bong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry