Location & Surroundings
Gwangmyeong is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 71 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeongeup, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 광명
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° 38' 21" N, 126° 59' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 71 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:02
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광명
Weather in Gwangmyeong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangmyeong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
54 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.3 | 5 | 75 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 5.1 | 338 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 722.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 10 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 169.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 0.4 | 357 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.1 | 15 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 3.0 | 325 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 714.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 157 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 165.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.4 | 121 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 0.7 | 100 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 3.7 | 315 | 50 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 707.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 190 | 90 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 157.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 128 | 92 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 0.7 | 23 | 73 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 88.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangmyeong?
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Gwangmyeong today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gwangmyeong?
Local time is 19:02. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangmyeong?
Gwangmyeong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangmyeong?
DEM 71 m.
Where is Gwangmyeong located?
It is at 35.63920, 126.98622 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangmyeong in?
It is in South Korea.