Location & Surroundings
Kowŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naeso, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jinhae Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Kowŏl-li · 고원
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
35° 20' 36" N, 128° 26' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:55
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 15 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 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 17.9 | 1.3 | 33 | 80 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 1.5 | 341 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 3.1 | 20 | 68 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 4.3 | 47 | 42 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 705.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 1.7 | 19 | 80 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 1.4 | 3 | 91 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 6 | 71 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.1 | 330 | 43 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 662.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 1.8 | 177 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 147.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 0.9 | 326 | 89 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 349 | 68 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 0.5 | 3 | 42 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 611.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.4 | 0.6 | 158 | 83 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 114.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kowon?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 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 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kowon?
Local time is 05:55. 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 11 m.
Where is Kowon located?
It is at 35.34338, 128.44735 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kowon in?
It is in South Korea.