Location & Surroundings
Kowŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 39 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 90 km away.
Also known as: 고원 · Kowŏn-dong
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° 0' 55" N, 129° 22' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 31 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:12
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kowon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kowon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 16.4 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
4.3 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 16.4 | 4.3 | 256 | 80 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 4.5 | 292 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.5 | 4.0 | 318 | 51 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 2.0 | 74 | 38 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 631.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.1 | 3.3 | 254 | 52 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 3.1 | 260 | 57 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 2.2 | 230 | 60 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 5.1 | 225 | 47 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 602.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.2 | 4.9 | 241 | 68 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 3.2 | 284 | 59 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 2.2 | 244 | 63 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 68.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 2.7 | 85 | 54 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 594.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.5 | 1.2 | 250 | 71 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 81.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kowon?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 16.4 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Kowon today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Kowon?
Local time is 04:12. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kowon?
Kowon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kowon?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Kowon located?
It is at 37.01528, 129.37417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kowon in?
It is in South Korea.