Location & Surroundings
Gakhwasan is a mountain in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 1,181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 64 km away.
Also known as: 각화산 · Kakhwa-san
Overview
Gakhwasan is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in South Korea.
The elevation is around 1,117 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 0' 10" N, 128° 54' 16" E
- Elevation 1181 m (DEM: 1178 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
각화산
Weather in Gakhwasan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakhwasan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,023.8 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 | 16.7 | 1.1 | 244 | 49 | 1,023.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 2.1 | 215 | 36 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 638.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 0.7 | 356 | 66 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 106.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 0.8 | 329 | 66 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 0.6 | 235 | 49 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 2.3 | 216 | 48 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 1.0 | 18 | 78 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 0.6 | 22 | 82 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.1 | 0.7 | 55 | 65 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 113 | 64 | 1,019.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 470.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 1.3 | 66 | 90 | 1,022.0 | 0.14 / 0.22 | 99 | 58.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.7 | 1.3 | 53 | 95 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.3 | 1.0 | 98 | 78 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 45.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakhwasan?
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Gakhwasan today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Gakhwasan?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gakhwasan?
Gakhwasan is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Gakhwasan?
Elevation about 1,181 m. DEM 1,178 m.
Where is Gakhwasan located?
It is at 37.00287, 128.90436 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakhwasan in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)