Location & Surroundings
Chŏl-gol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 445 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gangneung, 28 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 31 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° 31' 28" N, 128° 44' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 445 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:48
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 35 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 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 19.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 283 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,020.2 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 | 16.8 | 1.4 | 243 | 79 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 280 | 72 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 282.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.7 | 266 | 82 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.1 | 1.8 | 257 | 87 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.6 | 247 | 74 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 357 | 57 | 1,015.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 562.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.2 | 35 | 95 | 1,018.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 49 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 0.6 | 39 | 92 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.7 | 1.0 | 76 | 73 | 1,018.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 66 | 51 | 1,015.7 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 9 | 735.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 0.8 | 68 | 95 | 1,018.7 | 0.32 / 0.45 | 24 | 152.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 0.6 | 283 | 94 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.5 | 1.1 | 73 | 76 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chol-gol?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 19.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 283 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 06:03 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Chol-gol?
Local time is 15:48. 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 445 m.
Where is Chol-gol located?
It is at 37.52440, 128.73390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chol-gol in?
It is in South Korea.