Location & Surroundings
Chwiseong is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koch'ang, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: 취성
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
35° 24' 44" N, 126° 40' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:32
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
취성
Weather in Chwiseong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chwiseong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 14.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 12.4 | 0.9 | 31 | 84 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 7.3 | 345 | 51 | 1,021.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 0 | 518.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.6 | 2.2 | 15 | 66 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 83.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.5 | 1.0 | 76 | 64 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.3 | 1.2 | 80 | 55 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 2.0 | 349 | 50 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 428.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.8 | 0.4 | 89 | 62 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 1.7 | 58 | 65 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.6 | 1.3 | 108 | 61 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 2.5 | 132 | 43 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 391.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.1 | 2.1 | 107 | 62 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 2.2 | 65 | 84 | 1,014.9 | 1.60 / 1.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.4 | 1.1 | 79 | 92 | 1,011.0 | 4.23 / 5.83 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chwiseong?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 14.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 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 Chwiseong today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Chwiseong?
Local time is 19:32. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chwiseong?
Chwiseong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chwiseong?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Chwiseong located?
It is at 35.41218, 126.67182 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chwiseong in?
It is in South Korea.