Location & Surroundings
Gaeksan is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boseong, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 320 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: 객산
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° 41' 55" N, 127° 9' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
객산
Weather in Gaeksan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaeksan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 17.0 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 15.6 | 3.1 | 304 | 91 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 4.9 | 303 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 97 | 44.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 8.0 | 320 | 60 | 1,019.3 | 0.02 / 0.13 | 0 | 542.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.2 | 4.1 | 331 | 66 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 2.6 | 346 | 70 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.8 | 3.0 | 359 | 59 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 2.6 | 62 | 40 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 653.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.7 | 2.7 | 45 | 55 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.8 | 3.2 | 14 | 67 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 5.7 | 69 | 75 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 6.2 | 78 | 62 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 598.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 3.9 | 92 | 87 | 1,021.1 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 74.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 1.9 | 18 | 95 | 1,019.1 | 2.74 / 3.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaeksan?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 17.0 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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 Gaeksan today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Gaeksan?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gaeksan?
Gaeksan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaeksan?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Gaeksan located?
It is at 34.69859, 127.16244 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaeksan in?
It is in South Korea.