Location & Surroundings
Chwasa-ri is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 441 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 48 km away.
Also known as: 좌사리
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° 20' 45" N, 128° 46' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 441 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:24
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
좌사리
Weather in Chwasa-ri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chwasa-ri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 16.6 | 1.8 | 53 | 72 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.4 | 43 | 46 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 727.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 1.7 | 69 | 97 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 158.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.9 | 1.3 | 44 | 77 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.7 | 56 | 59 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 103.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 3.0 | 47 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 716.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.2 | 1.7 | 50 | 97 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 154.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.5 | 1.8 | 49 | 97 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.7 | 2.1 | 58 | 70 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 2.6 | 55 | 54 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 706.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 1.5 | 83 | 98 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.7 | 1.0 | 103 | 94 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 0.5 | 154 | 61 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 100.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chwasa-ri?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 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 Chwasa-ri today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Chwasa-ri?
Local time is 17:24. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chwasa-ri?
Chwasa-ri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chwasa-ri?
DEM 441 m.
Where is Chwasa-ri located?
It is at 37.34570, 128.76820 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chwasa-ri in?
It is in South Korea.