Location & Surroundings
Kkotjae is a pass in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yecheon, 12 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 155 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 6 km away.
Also known as: 꽃재
Basic Data
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 41' 3" N, 128° 19' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 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
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:17
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
꽃재
Weather in Kkotjae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kkotjae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 177 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
5.7 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 23.6 | 5.7 | 92 | 52 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 3.1 | 91 | 76 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 2.3 | 57 | 80 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 3.6 | 95 | 79 | 1,022.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 31.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 3.2 | 92 | 70 | 1,021.1 | 0.08 / 0.12 | 64 | 177.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 1.2 | 74 | 87 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 52 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 1.6 | 352 | 91 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 17 | 72 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 1.0 | 147 | 62 | 1,018.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 83 | 525.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 0.6 | 50 | 87 | 1,020.0 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 0 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 1.2 | 358 | 92 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 88 | 69 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 0.6 | 286 | 43 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 726.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kkotjae?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 177 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kkotjae today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kkotjae?
Local time is 02:17. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kkotjae?
Kkotjae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kkotjae?
DEM 509 m.
Where is Kkotjae located?
It is at 36.68421, 128.32790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kkotjae in?
It is in South Korea.