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Jirisan

KO 지리산

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Location & Surroundings

Jirisan is a mountain in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 1,915 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hadong, 30 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 255 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 41 km away.

Also known as: 지리산 · Chirizan · Chai-san · Chii-zan · Chii Mountain · Chii-san

Overview

Jirisan is tallest mountain in mainland South Korea — KO 한반도 소백산맥에 위치한 산.

It is located in North Jeolla, Taebaek Mountains, South Korea.

The elevation is around 1,915 metre.

Also known as: Mt. Jiri, Chirisan

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in North Jeolla
  • Type mountain (MT)
  • an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 20' 13" N, 127° 43' 50" E
  • Elevation 1915 m (DEM: 1883 m)
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Alternate Names

ko
지리산
Chirizan
Chai-san
Chii-zan
Chii Mountain
Chii-san

Weather in Jirisan

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jirisan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.

Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,020.9 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 14.2 1.0 93 78 1,020.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 12.3 1.2 357 85 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 16.9 1.4 24 66 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 89 74.6 n/a
18h 22.0 0.7 118 45 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 36 648.5 n/a
Tomorrow 14.5 1.5 279 78 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 13 111.2 n/a
30h 12.6 2.2 289 90 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
36h 15.3 2.7 290 72 1,013.6 0.26 / 0.26 69 67.3 n/a
42h 16.7 4.4 296 61 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.13 66 576.5 n/a
Monday 9.2 2.9 306 85 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.11 3 86.2 n/a
54h 7.9 2.4 307 80 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 13.5 2.8 316 55 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 84.8 n/a
66h 18.0 3.3 329 37 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 693.5 n/a
Tuesday 9.4 2.3 311 67 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 132.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jirisan?
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Jirisan today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Jirisan?
Local time is 04:10. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Jirisan?
Jirisan is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Jirisan?
Elevation about 1,915 m. DEM 1,883 m.
Where is Jirisan located?
It is at 35.33694, 127.73056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jirisan in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2023-06-22
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