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 07:00
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 38 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 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 166 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,021.2 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 | 18.7 | 2.0 | 163 | 75 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 1.5 | 244 | 68 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 262 | 62 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 224 | 70 | 1,016.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 166.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 3.2 | 243 | 73 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 3.3 | 248 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.2 | 295 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 3.7 | 29 | 68 | 1,016.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 624.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.8 | 0.9 | 99 | 83 | 1,018.1 | 0.41 / 0.53 | 48 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 0.6 | 242 | 88 | 1,017.5 | 0.14 / 0.66 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 144 | 79 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 20 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 3.0 | 115 | 63 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 24 | 688.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 2.1 | 193 | 85 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 0 | 149.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangseok-ri?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 166 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 06:04 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Gwangseok-ri?
Local time is 07:00. 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.