Location & Surroundings
Kurun is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is 99 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: 굴운
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° 28' 0" N, 128° 5' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 265 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:49
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
굴운
Weather in Kurun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 20.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 11.2 | 1.0 | 164 | 87 | 1,022.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.7 | 0.0 | 56 | 81 | 1,025.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 303 | 46 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 536.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.5 | 1.5 | 81 | 75 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 77.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 1.7 | 76 | 74 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 1.5 | 97 | 63 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 3.4 | 140 | 45 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 585.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.6 | 2.3 | 95 | 85 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 92.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.8 | 2.1 | 106 | 92 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 1.8 | 140 | 78 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 3.5 | 164 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 5.73 / 5.73 | 100 | 103.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 2.4 | 239 | 99 | 1,015.1 | 15.39 / 21.13 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.1 | 1.2 | 230 | 95 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurun?
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 20.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Kurun today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Kurun?
Local time is 11:49. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kurun?
Kurun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kurun?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Kurun located?
It is at 37.46660, 128.09240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurun in?
It is in South Korea.