Location & Surroundings
Gwangsa is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 71 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwasun, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 280 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 18 km away.
Also known as: 광사
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° 1' 41" N, 126° 58' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 71 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:23
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광사
Weather in Gwangsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.6 | 0.4 | 98 | 84 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.8 | 67 | 91 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 63 | 70 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 95.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 278 | 46 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 743.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.5 | 173 | 80 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 192.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 0.6 | 61 | 89 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 329 | 68 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 299 | 47 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 748.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 1.0 | 316 | 74 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 181.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 350 | 80 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 358 | 60 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 4.1 | 347 | 40 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 752.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 1.5 | 358 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangsa?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.9 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 Gwangsa today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Gwangsa?
Local time is 04:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangsa?
Gwangsa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangsa?
DEM 71 m.
Where is Gwangsa located?
It is at 35.02808, 126.97079 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangsa in?
It is in South Korea.