Location & Surroundings
Galgogae is a pass in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 337 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 28 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: 갈고개 · Kal-gogae
Overview
Galgogae is mountain pass in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 46' 48" N, 128° 10' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 337 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:51
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
갈고개
Weather in Galgogae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galgogae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,019.2 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 | 17.4 | 2.6 | 263 | 32 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.1 | 1.4 | 92 | 63 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.8 | 1.9 | 78 | 72 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.2 | 0.9 | 76 | 62 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 1.5 | 177 | 41 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 486.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 1.9 | 90 | 78 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 98.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.9 | 1.5 | 88 | 87 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 1.1 | 148 | 64 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 79.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 2.8 | 239 | 41 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 642.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 1.2 | 148 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.2 | 1.2 | 213 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 3.6 | 245 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 1.52 / 2.14 | 76 | 55.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.9 | 4.5 | 243 | 76 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 79 | 377.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galgogae?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 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 Galgogae today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Galgogae?
Local time is 23:51. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Galgogae?
Galgogae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Galgogae?
DEM 337 m.
Where is Galgogae located?
It is at 37.77992, 128.18028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galgogae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry