Location & Surroundings
Koptolchae is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 21 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 곱돌재
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° 37' 43" N, 128° 6' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 380 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:47
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
곱돌재
Weather in Koptolchae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koptolchae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 18.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 267 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 18.9 | 1.6 | 72 | 77 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.4 | 168 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 2.75 / 2.75 | 100 | 267.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.6 | 1.2 | 69 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 2.20 / 4.95 | 100 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.0 | 0.6 | 83 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 0.8 | 79 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 46.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 234 | 61 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 558.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.2 | 1.4 | 121 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 8 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 0.8 | 82 | 95 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.8 | 0.5 | 252 | 76 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.5 | 229 | 71 | 1,007.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 508.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 1.4 | 200 | 93 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 82 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 0.6 | 223 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 0.6 | 252 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 100 | 59.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koptolchae?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 18.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 267 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 Koptolchae today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Koptolchae?
Local time is 18:47. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Koptolchae?
Koptolchae is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koptolchae?
DEM 380 m.
Where is Koptolchae located?
It is at 37.62869, 128.11409 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koptolchae in?
It is in South Korea.