Location & Surroundings
Gwangamcheon is a canalized stream in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gunsan, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 광암천
Basic Data
- Type canalized stream (STMC)
- a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 2' 28" N, 126° 48' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:03
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Alternate Names
ko
광암천
Weather in Gwangamcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangamcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 17.5 | 1.4 | 44 | 90 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 45 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 86.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 2.6 | 312 | 51 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 709.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.9 | 40 | 67 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 166.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.9 | 78 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 68 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 3.2 | 265 | 60 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 682.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 336 | 88 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 158.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.4 | 1.7 | 55 | 93 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 64 | 77 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 4.3 | 288 | 66 | 1,017.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 22 | 662.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 345 | 88 | 1,018.5 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 100 | 144.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.0 | 1.3 | 52 | 92 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangamcheon?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Gwangamcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gwangamcheon?
Local time is 09:03. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangamcheon?
Gwangamcheon is a canalized stream.
What is the elevation of Gwangamcheon?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Gwangamcheon located?
It is at 36.04116, 126.80773 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangamcheon in?
It is in South Korea.