Location & Surroundings
Kong-gol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 74 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 공골
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
37° 38' 13" N, 127° 48' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 257 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:14
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
공골
Weather in Kong-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kong-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 14.8 | 1.0 | 71 | 94 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 203 | 73 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.7 | 253 | 46 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 676.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 282 | 83 | 1,017.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 146.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 0.6 | 105 | 96 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 239 | 79 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 0.5 | 277 | 47 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 562.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.8 | 84 | 74 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 67.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.1 | 1.4 | 55 | 89 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 57 | 74 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 210 | 52 | 1,014.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 432.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 67 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.99 / 1.11 | 100 | 31.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.5 | 0.9 | 56 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 0.05 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kong-gol?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Kong-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kong-gol?
Local time is 13:14. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kong-gol?
Kong-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kong-gol?
DEM 257 m.
Where is Kong-gol located?
It is at 37.63686, 127.81645 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kong-gol in?
It is in South Korea.