Location & Surroundings
Kwangbul-lyŏng is a pass in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 556 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwacheon, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is 91 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 94 km away.
Also known as: 광불령
Overview
Kwangbul-lyong is mountain pass in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- 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
38° 13' 43" N, 127° 35' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 556 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:17
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwangbul-lyong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwangbul-lyong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,021.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 22.9 | 4.6 | 66 | 50 | 1,021.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 2.2 | 62 | 93 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 165.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 2.0 | 51 | 92 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 44 | 77 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 64.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.2 | 63 | 51 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 666.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 1.8 | 61 | 95 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 161.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 1.3 | 56 | 96 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 1.2 | 51 | 67 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 95.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 1.6 | 328 | 42 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 697.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 1.1 | 42 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.0 | 1.4 | 49 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.4 | 46 | 56 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 93.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 1.4 | 19 | 35 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 707.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwangbul-lyong?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Kwangbul-lyong today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kwangbul-lyong?
Local time is 00:17. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kwangbul-lyong?
Kwangbul-lyong is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kwangbul-lyong?
DEM 556 m.
Where is Kwangbul-lyong located?
It is at 38.22861, 127.59333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwangbul-lyong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry