Location & Surroundings
Gwangsan is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 105 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gyeongju, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulsan Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: 광산
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° 46' 33" N, 129° 18' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 105 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 299 p/km²
- Built-up 9.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:33
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광산
Weather in Gwangsan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangsan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 26.4 | 1.5 | 205 | 50 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 1.9 | 220 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 124.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 2.4 | 280 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 2.9 | 298 | 54 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 20.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 4.9 | 305 | 24 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 511.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 2.7 | 292 | 47 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.7 | 2.8 | 298 | 59 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 2.4 | 314 | 45 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 1.9 | 5 | 35 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 696.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.4 | 0.9 | 334 | 68 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 1.7 | 330 | 73 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 2.2 | 353 | 64 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.9 | 3.9 | 74 | 57 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 358.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangsan?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 26.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 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 Gwangsan today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gwangsan?
Local time is 22:33. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangsan?
Gwangsan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangsan?
DEM 105 m.
Where is Gwangsan located?
It is at 35.77573, 129.31203 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangsan in?
It is in South Korea.