Location & Surroundings
Kook is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boseong, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 335 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: 고옥 · Koong-ni
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
34° 34' 14" N, 127° 12' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:38
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
고옥
Weather in Kook
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kook, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,020.4 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 22.5 | 1.5 | 52 | 63 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 149 | 58 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 752.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 226 | 75 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 189.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 34 | 85 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.7 | 51 | 70 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.9 | 121 | 55 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 761.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 41 | 83 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.9 | 15 | 86 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 1.8 | 355 | 70 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 3.4 | 206 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 757.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 330 | 70 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 190.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 349 | 71 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 2.5 | 351 | 66 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kook?
Now 22.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Kook today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Kook?
Local time is 17:38. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kook?
Kook is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kook?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Kook located?
It is at 34.57048, 127.20893 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kook in?
It is in South Korea.