Location & Surroundings
Gwangsaeng is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gunsan, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 165 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 광생
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
36° 4' 5" N, 126° 48' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 90 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:43
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광생
Weather in Gwangsaeng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangsaeng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 21.7 | 4.4 | 82 | 69 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 3.6 | 61 | 80 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 3.8 | 75 | 73 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 1.1 | 16 | 53 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 701.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 2.5 | 40 | 78 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 163.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 2.2 | 48 | 85 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.8 | 49 | 70 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 3.5 | 313 | 52 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 719.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 2.3 | 356 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 169.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 16 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 50 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 302 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 708.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.5 | 1.5 | 49 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 165.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangsaeng?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Gwangsaeng today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Gwangsaeng?
Local time is 05:43. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangsaeng?
Gwangsaeng is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangsaeng?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Gwangsaeng located?
It is at 36.06815, 126.81509 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangsaeng in?
It is in South Korea.