Location & Surroundings
Hoetgol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 301 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yanggu, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 94 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 67 km away.
Also known as: 횟골 · Hoek-kol
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
38° 2' 2" N, 127° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 301 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:08
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
횟골
Weather in Hoetgol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoetgol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 17.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
0.1 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 5.8 | 0.1 | 225 | 89 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 1.0 | 215 | 64 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 3.4 | 300 | 36 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 657.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.1 | 0.4 | 248 | 67 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.6 | 0.6 | 73 | 83 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.8 | 0.3 | 89 | 62 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 229 | 33 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 646.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 0.5 | 86 | 67 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.7 | 0.6 | 65 | 76 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 0.5 | 203 | 56 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 238 | 34 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 633.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.6 | 0.5 | 42 | 67 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.4 | 0.6 | 44 | 75 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoetgol?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 17.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Hoetgol today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Hoetgol?
Local time is 11:08. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hoetgol?
Hoetgol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hoetgol?
DEM 301 m.
Where is Hoetgol located?
It is at 38.03386, 127.86663 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoetgol in?
It is in South Korea.