Location & Surroundings
Gwangseong is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jungpyong, 4 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 105 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cheongju International Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: 광성
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° 45' 4" N, 127° 34' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 124 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 138 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:33
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광성
Weather in Gwangseong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangseong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.1 | 121 | 73 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.4 | 304 | 51 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 675.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.7 | 271 | 90 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 140.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 0.9 | 198 | 96 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.1 | 359 | 83 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 2 | 55 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 553.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 73 | 77 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 72 | 84 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 1.8 | 81 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 127 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 224.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 27 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 1.83 / 1.91 | 100 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 1.8 | 57 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.5 | 1.3 | 37 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.74 / 1.70 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangseong?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 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 Gwangseong today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gwangseong?
Local time is 15:33. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangseong?
Gwangseong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangseong?
DEM 124 m.
Where is Gwangseong located?
It is at 36.75119, 127.57778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangseong in?
It is in South Korea.