Location & Surroundings

Kŏmdu-jae is a pass in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 580 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 23 km away.

Also known as: 검두재

Overview

Komdu-jae is mountain pass in Gangwon Province, South Korea.

It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.

Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in Gangwon Province
  • 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

  • Coordinates
    37° 31' 43" N, 128° 11' 27" E
  • Elevation DEM: 580 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 6 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

Sun & Local Time

Other pass nearby

Nearby

Alternate Names

ko
검두재
ko
Kŏmdu-jae

Weather in Komdu-jae

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

Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.

Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,022.2 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 18.1 0.6 94 53 1,022.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 23.7 1.0 233 40 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 539.5 n/a
12h 17.1 1.1 71 67 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 79.9 n/a
18h 15.0 1.2 101 74 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 16.5 0.2 115 78 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 11.5 n/a
30h 18.0 0.9 303 78 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 89.2 n/a
36h 14.2 0.8 73 86 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 45.3 n/a
42h 15.0 0.7 307 79 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 17.5 0.6 293 76 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 42.1 n/a
54h 22.3 1.8 281 56 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 67 436.9 n/a
60h 14.1 1.4 80 87 1,017.3 0.01 / 0.01 3 168.0 n/a
66h 12.8 0.9 88 94 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 23 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 18.3 0.7 258 75 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 101.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Komdu-jae?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Komdu-jae today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Komdu-jae?
Local time is 16:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Komdu-jae?
Komdu-jae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Komdu-jae?
DEM 580 m.
Where is Komdu-jae located?
It is at 37.52860, 128.19080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Komdu-jae in?
It is in South Korea.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2023-06-21
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6815914