Location & Surroundings
Gwau is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 22 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: 과우 · Kwau
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
37° 42' 5" N, 128° 8' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 385 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:31
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
과우
Weather in Gwau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 18.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 246 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 13.8 | 2.0 | 61 | 94 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.7 | 69 | 82 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 0.2 | 167 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 3.20 / 3.20 | 100 | 246.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 1.1 | 89 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 0.71 / 3.91 | 100 | 12.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 0.6 | 68 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 0.1 | 203 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 2.4 | 252 | 57 | 1,010.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 579.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 1.2 | 143 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 52 | 71.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.1 | 1.0 | 72 | 96 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 0.1 | 233 | 78 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.7 | 235 | 64 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 430.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 205 | 96 | 1,009.2 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 99 | 83.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.9 | 1.2 | 244 | 99 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwau?
Now 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 18.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 246 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gwau today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Gwau?
Local time is 12:31. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gwau?
Gwau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwau?
DEM 385 m.
Where is Gwau located?
It is at 37.70146, 128.13515 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwau in?
It is in South Korea.