Location & Surroundings
Gwangdae is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 30 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonggwang, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 250 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: 광대
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
35° 21' 44" N, 126° 33' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 30 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:36
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광대
Weather in Gwangdae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangdae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,017.9 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 | 20.9 | 1.3 | 53 | 58 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 3.3 | 320 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 742.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 326 | 73 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 182.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 121 | 80 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 2.4 | 101 | 61 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 330 | 48 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 507.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 2.6 | 74 | 67 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 94.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 1.7 | 58 | 79 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 2.0 | 86 | 71 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 292 | 67 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 228.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 49 | 79 | 1,019.7 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 82 | 24.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 62 | 84 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 0.8 | 63 | 71 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 70.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangdae?
Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Gwangdae today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Gwangdae?
Local time is 14:36. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangdae?
Gwangdae is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangdae?
DEM 30 m.
Where is Gwangdae located?
It is at 35.36221, 126.56486 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangdae in?
It is in South Korea.