Location & Surroundings
Gaegol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokcho, 18 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 2 km away.
Also known as: 개골
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
38° 3' 3" N, 128° 38' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 89 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:31
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
개골
Weather in Gaegol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaegol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 3.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
5.8 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,026.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.6 | 5.8 | 268 | 42 | 1,026.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
| 6h | 1.9 | 4.3 | 261 | 45 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaegol?
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 3.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Gaegol today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Gaegol?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gaegol?
Gaegol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaegol?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Gaegol located?
It is at 38.05077, 128.64431 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaegol in?
It is in South Korea.