Location & Surroundings
Kurau is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 517 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 굴아우
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° 27' 39" N, 128° 19' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 517 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:06
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
굴아우
Weather in Kurau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 16.9 | 0.3 | 318 | 59 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 272 | 37 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 704.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.5 | 1.0 | 39 | 71 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.1 | 1.2 | 71 | 69 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 0.7 | 112 | 52 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 204 | 43 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 571.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 1.2 | 69 | 71 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 140.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 0.7 | 122 | 72 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 0.8 | 254 | 66 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 278 | 45 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 578.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 346 | 69 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 160.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 0.8 | 2 | 78 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.4 | 1.0 | 295 | 63 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 74.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurau?
Now 16.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Kurau today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Kurau?
Local time is 19:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kurau?
Kurau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kurau?
DEM 517 m.
Where is Kurau located?
It is at 37.46079, 128.32246 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurau in?
It is in South Korea.