Location & Surroundings
Gwangtan is a settlement in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Munsan, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is 26 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: 광탄
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 46' 50" N, 126° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,590 p/km²
- Built-up 18.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:00
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
광탄
Weather in Gwangtan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangtan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 25.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
5.5 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 25.3 | 5.5 | 232 | 38 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 5.1 | 313 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 100 | 136.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 3.8 | 324 | 27 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 3.0 | 331 | 22 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 5.0 | 300 | 27 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 694.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.5 | 3.5 | 327 | 42 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 1.5 | 333 | 45 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 2.2 | 329 | 39 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 4.9 | 319 | 27 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 688.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 1.1 | 304 | 40 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 142.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 1.5 | 28 | 49 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 1.3 | 62 | 42 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 1.7 | 174 | 26 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 393.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangtan?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 25.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Gwangtan today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Gwangtan?
Local time is 22:00. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwangtan?
Gwangtan is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gwangtan?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Gwangtan located?
It is at 37.78055, 126.85004 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangtan in?
It is in South Korea.