Location & Surroundings
Jidong is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 36 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koch'ang, 4 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: 지동
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
35° 26' 12" N, 126° 39' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 36 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 8.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:36
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
지동
Weather in Jidong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jidong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
3.5 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 18.4 | 3.5 | 342 | 96 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 3.2 | 11 | 86 | 1,018.5 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 3.5 | 354 | 69 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 3.0 | 2 | 63 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 338.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 0.9 | 300 | 64 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 2.2 | 49 | 89 | 1,019.6 | 3.57 / 3.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.7 | 1.4 | 15 | 93 | 1,020.1 | 0.28 / 3.84 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 85 | 93 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 100 | 33.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.7 | 3.9 | 351 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 12.38 / 13.54 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 1.8 | 333 | 84 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 7.81 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 8.6 | 319 | 77 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 94 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 8.0 | 332 | 52 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 68 | 475.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.0 | 4.2 | 358 | 63 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 63.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jidong?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 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 Jidong today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 14m.
What is the local time in Jidong?
Local time is 03:36. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Jidong?
Jidong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jidong?
DEM 36 m.
Where is Jidong located?
It is at 35.43662, 126.65768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jidong in?
It is in South Korea.