Location & Surroundings
Josan is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masan, 7 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 275 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 5 km away.
Also known as: 조산 · Chosan
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° 6' 24" N, 126° 45' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 646 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:01
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
조산
Weather in Josan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Josan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 19.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
3.5 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 18.1 | 3.5 | 352 | 68 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 6.0 | 359 | 30 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 537.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.2 | 2.3 | 1 | 59 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 149.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 2.0 | 17 | 66 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 3.3 | 13 | 46 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 88.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 4.7 | 2 | 32 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 729.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 1.7 | 9 | 61 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 153.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.4 | 61 | 62 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.7 | 1.6 | 80 | 50 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 2.3 | 96 | 47 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 518.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 1.7 | 88 | 62 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 1.8 | 35 | 67 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 1.5 | 67 | 61 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 70.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Josan?
Now 18.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 19.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 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 Josan today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Josan?
Local time is 16:01. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Josan?
Josan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Josan?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Josan located?
It is at 35.10673, 126.76417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Josan in?
It is in South Korea.