Location & Surroundings
Chŏl-gol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 452 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 12 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 절골
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
37° 22' 16" N, 128° 15' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 452 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:43
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
절골
ko
Chŏl-gol
Weather in Chol-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chol-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 15.4 | 0.8 | 98 | 79 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.2 | 224 | 80 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 291 | 68 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 232.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 324 | 79 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 0.5 | 328 | 86 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 0.7 | 246 | 74 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.5 | 275 | 50 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 547.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 0.9 | 58 | 88 | 1,017.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 26 | 157.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.4 | 0.4 | 65 | 95 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 0.3 | 182 | 71 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 2.8 | 256 | 43 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 737.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.9 | 1.2 | 41 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 173.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.0 | 1.1 | 60 | 85 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chol-gol?
Now 15.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 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 Chol-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Chol-gol?
Local time is 08:43. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chol-gol?
Chol-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chol-gol?
DEM 452 m.
Where is Chol-gol located?
It is at 37.37100, 128.26270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chol-gol in?
It is in South Korea.