Location & Surroundings
Gwangjo is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeongeup, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 45 km away.
Also known as: 광조
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° 32' 31" N, 126° 47' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 69 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:39
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광조
Weather in Gwangjo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangjo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 19.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 398 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
4.4 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 17.1 | 4.4 | 12 | 55 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 5.2 | 5 | 33 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 398.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 2.0 | 29 | 61 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 149.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.8 | 2.2 | 29 | 66 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 3.5 | 19 | 50 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 4.9 | 3 | 35 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 714.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.0 | 1.8 | 31 | 60 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.1 | 65 | 62 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.9 | 1.3 | 96 | 50 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 53.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 14 | 44 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 435.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 1.5 | 92 | 57 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 0.9 | 51 | 63 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.4 | 1.2 | 79 | 61 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 70.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangjo?
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 19.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 398 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 Gwangjo today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Gwangjo?
Local time is 14:39. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangjo?
Gwangjo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangjo?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Gwangjo located?
It is at 35.54207, 126.79403 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangjo in?
It is in South Korea.