Location & Surroundings
Galgol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chuncheon, 16 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is 90 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 52 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° 54' 9" N, 127° 54' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 215 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:53
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 10 h 57 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 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 17.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,018.5 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 | 12.8 | 0.6 | 35 | 90 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 0.6 | 22 | 92 | 1,018.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.6 | 34 | 78 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 46.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 3.7 | 61 | 68 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 438.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 1.9 | 51 | 83 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 28.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 1.5 | 44 | 83 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 1.9 | 25 | 71 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 1.3 | 347 | 66 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 280.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.6 | 0.4 | 42 | 88 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.9 | 1.0 | 246 | 96 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 2.9 | 292 | 43 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 55.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 6.1 | 289 | 29 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 565.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.2 | 2.2 | 270 | 46 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galgol?
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 17.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 06:45 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Galgol?
Local time is 06:53. 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 215 m.
Where is Galgol located?
It is at 37.90239, 127.91016 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galgol in?
It is in South Korea.