Location & Surroundings
Gwangsan is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Andong, 11 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 44 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
36° 32' 47" N, 128° 50' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 206 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:42
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 54 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 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 13.8 | 0.6 | 54 | 95 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 291 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.5 | 257 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 665.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 2.2 | 259 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 127.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 3.5 | 262 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 3.4 | 279 | 38 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 4.6 | 295 | 26 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 681.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 1.2 | 264 | 63 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 134.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.2 | 0.6 | 270 | 79 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 1.1 | 280 | 54 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 3.2 | 300 | 30 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 701.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 0.2 | 55 | 61 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 132.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.5 | 0.8 | 73 | 70 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangsan?
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 06:17 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Gwangsan?
Local time is 09:42. 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 206 m.
Where is Gwangsan located?
It is at 36.54626, 128.83850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangsan in?
It is in South Korea.