Location & Surroundings
Gwangchi is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asan, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is 96 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pyongtaek Ab, 29 km away.
Also known as: 광치
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
36° 42' 19" N, 127° 4' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:35
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광치
Weather in Gwangchi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangchi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 23.2 | 3.7 | 321 | 67 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 1.2 | 274 | 69 | 1,017.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 165.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 0.7 | 269 | 80 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 0.2 | 352 | 66 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 3.5 | 324 | 54 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 745.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 344 | 73 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 184.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 0.6 | 91 | 69 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.0 | 75 | 58 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 1.8 | 22 | 45 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 733.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 84 | 75 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 171.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 2.3 | 112 | 80 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 3.6 | 101 | 67 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 81.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.1 | 3.4 | 93 | 57 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 515.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangchi?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 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 Gwangchi today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Gwangchi?
Local time is 01:35. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangchi?
Gwangchi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangchi?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Gwangchi located?
It is at 36.70514, 127.07369 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangchi in?
It is in South Korea.