Location & Surroundings
Gwangseok-ri is a fourth-order administrative division in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokcho, 9 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: 광석리
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 7' 29" N, 128° 36' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 48 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:12
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 10 h 18 min
Alternate Names
ko
광석리
Weather in Gwangseok-ri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangseok-ri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,025.7 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 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 250 | 59 | 1,025.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.5 | 1.0 | 193 | 45 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 482.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 3.6 | 243 | 74 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 55.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.8 | 3.7 | 242 | 76 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 3.7 | 245 | 62 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.5 | 2.1 | 251 | 48 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 481.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.4 | 4.3 | 240 | 77 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.6 | 3.6 | 241 | 77 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.7 | 2.7 | 245 | 71 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.9 | 1.3 | 178 | 56 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 2.9 | 240 | 75 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.6 | 1.8 | 253 | 72 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.9 | 1.5 | 344 | 69 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangseok-ri?
Now 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 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-ri today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 18m.
What is the local time in Gwangseok-ri?
Local time is 16:12. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangseok-ri?
Gwangseok-ri is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gwangseok-ri?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Gwangseok-ri located?
It is at 38.12484, 128.61025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangseok-ri in?
It is in South Korea.