Location & Surroundings
Gwangseok is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokpo, 11 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 300 km to the north. The nearest airport is Muan International Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: 광석
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
34° 54' 48" N, 126° 24' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:46
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광석
Weather in Gwangseok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangseok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 8.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 20.4 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 100 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
8.0 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,009.4 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 | 19.9 | 8.0 | 98 | 92 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 7.0 | 104 | 94 | 1,009.9 | 44.87 / 44.87 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 3.3 | 66 | 87 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 1.28 | 100 | 100.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 2.7 | 55 | 86 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.5 | 63 | 87 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 52 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 293 | 72 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 518.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 306 | 81 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 1.9 | 319 | 84 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.5 | 45 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 2.3 | 297 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 187.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 3.0 | 343 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.58 / 0.63 | 100 | 30.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 3.2 | 12 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangseok?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 8.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 20.4 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 100 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 Gwangseok today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Gwangseok?
Local time is 12:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangseok?
Gwangseok is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangseok?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Gwangseok located?
It is at 34.91342, 126.40523 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangseok in?
It is in South Korea.