Location & Surroundings
K’ŭn-jae is a pass in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 486 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: 큰재
Overview
K’ŭn-jae is mountain pass in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
It is located in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in North Gyeongsang
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 35' 23" N, 129° 12' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 486 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:21
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in K'un-jae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for K'un-jae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 14.2 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 86 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 14.2 | 1.0 | 170 | 85 | 1,020.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 0.8 | 98 | 94 | 1,016.5 | 2.03 / 2.03 | 100 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.3 | 1.5 | 270 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 1.82 / 3.84 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 4.2 | 263 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 8.3 | 269 | 82 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 7.5 | 280 | 50 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 3 | 475.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.2 | 3.5 | 273 | 64 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.6 | 2.6 | 275 | 70 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.8 | 1.3 | 284 | 47 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 3.5 | 66 | 43 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 604.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.7 | 1.7 | 18 | 83 | 1,027.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.5 | 1.8 | 55 | 87 | 1,026.2 | 0.07 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.2 | 3.6 | 83 | 68 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 31.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in K'un-jae?
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 14.2 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 86 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-jae today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in K'un-jae?
Local time is 20:21. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is K'un-jae?
K'un-jae is a pass.
What is the elevation of K'un-jae?
DEM 486 m.
Where is K'un-jae located?
It is at 36.58970, 129.21640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is K'un-jae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry