Location & Surroundings
Gwangdo is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwawon, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: 광도 · Kwangdo
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° 43' 14" N, 128° 21' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 50 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:06
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gwangdo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangdo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 21.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
4.8 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,018.5 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 | 17.9 | 4.8 | 336 | 23 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 1.4 | 316 | 50 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.6 | 0.6 | 259 | 61 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 0.6 | 202 | 54 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 2.6 | 199 | 33 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 624.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 1.4 | 221 | 60 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 95.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.0 | 0.7 | 320 | 67 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 356 | 50 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 1.7 | 50 | 45 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 568.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 1.0 | 342 | 67 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 1.2 | 23 | 80 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 1 | 68 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 2.7 | 90 | 46 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 481.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangdo?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 21.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Gwangdo today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Gwangdo?
Local time is 01:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangdo?
Gwangdo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangdo?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Gwangdo located?
It is at 35.72050, 128.35271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangdo in?
It is in South Korea.