Location & Surroundings
K’ŭn-gol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 11 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is 97 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: 큰골
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° 23' 42" N, 128° 3' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 387 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:25
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
큰골
ko
K’ŭn-gol
Weather in K'un-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for K'un-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 15.9 | 0.5 | 359 | 80 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 0.2 | 41 | 84 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 0.5 | 284 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 253 | 52 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 526.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 1.3 | 107 | 89 | 1,016.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 41 | 160.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 1.0 | 81 | 95 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.3 | 306 | 74 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 2.9 | 264 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 50 | 686.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.2 | 0.4 | 134 | 86 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 124.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 84 | 93 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.4 | 93 | 67 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 0.7 | 236 | 39 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 729.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 1.5 | 99 | 77 | 1,019.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 164.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in K'un-gol?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 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 K'un-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in K'un-gol?
Local time is 05:25. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is K'un-gol?
K'un-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of K'un-gol?
DEM 387 m.
Where is K'un-gol located?
It is at 37.39500, 128.05350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is K'un-gol in?
It is in South Korea.