Location & Surroundings
Dowon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jangheung, 15 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 325 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 56 km away.
Also known as: 도원
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
34° 37' 40" N, 126° 45' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 333 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:47
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
도원
Weather in Dowon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dowon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.5 | 1.2 | 42 | 66 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 184 | 69 | 1,016.1 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 68 | 490.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 0.5 | 125 | 79 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 53 | 116.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 2.5 | 66 | 75 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 3.9 | 70 | 59 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 4.8 | 80 | 51 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 638.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 3.4 | 70 | 74 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 143.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 2.7 | 41 | 80 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 3.8 | 57 | 71 | 1,019.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 30.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 4.1 | 67 | 77 | 1,018.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 191.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 3.6 | 70 | 75 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.7 | 24 | 86 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.4 | 0.8 | 45 | 67 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 72.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dowon?
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 Dowon today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Dowon?
Local time is 18:47. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Dowon?
Dowon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dowon?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Dowon located?
It is at 34.62780, 126.76054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dowon in?
It is in South Korea.