Location & Surroundings
Galgok is a valley in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 858 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 67 km away.
Also known as: 갈골 · 갈곡 · Kal-gol
Overview
Galgok is valley in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 4' 49" N, 128° 51' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 858 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 07:27
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 55 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
갈골
ko
갈곡
Weather in Galgok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galgok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 11.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 11.2 | 0.7 | 249 | 92 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 1.7 | 270 | 90 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 3.0 | 291 | 66 | 1,017.2 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 1 | 56.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.4 | 6.2 | 285 | 45 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 574.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.9 | 3.0 | 296 | 53 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 80.1 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.4 | 1.8 | 303 | 57 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.4 | 1.7 | 273 | 30 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.0 | 2.5 | 273 | 30 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 581.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 0.9 | 1.3 | 306 | 53 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.3 | 1.4 | 290 | 47 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.3 | 1.7 | 248 | 42 | 1,024.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 2.4 | 237 | 36 | 1,020.1 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 79 | 381.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.5 | 0.7 | 196 | 59 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 55.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galgok?
Now 11.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 11.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 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 Galgok today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Galgok?
Local time is 07:27. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Galgok?
Galgok is a valley.
What is the elevation of Galgok?
DEM 858 m.
Where is Galgok located?
It is at 37.08040, 128.85890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galgok in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry