Location & Surroundings
Galgol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 5 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is 81 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: 갈골 · Kal-gol
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
37° 43' 56" N, 127° 52' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 170 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 77 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:42
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
갈골
Weather in Galgol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galgol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 18.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.9 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 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 134 | 87 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.0 | 0.8 | 236 | 64 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 3.2 | 305 | 32 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 660.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 0.6 | 184 | 65 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.1 | 1.1 | 92 | 82 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 0.3 | 103 | 62 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.7 | 259 | 33 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 1.0 | 120 | 66 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 119.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.2 | 0.9 | 86 | 77 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 0.5 | 187 | 56 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 265 | 34 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 637.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.0 | 0.8 | 95 | 65 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.8 | 0.9 | 86 | 73 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galgol?
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 18.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Galgol today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Galgol?
Local time is 10:42. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Galgol?
Galgol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galgol?
DEM 170 m.
Where is Galgol located?
It is at 37.73220, 127.87200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galgol in?
It is in South Korea.