Location & Surroundings
Kwangsinwŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: 광신원
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
35° 53' 43" N, 127° 57' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 385 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:39
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwangsinwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwangsinwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
5.5 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 17.4 | 5.5 | 291 | 51 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 2.7 | 288 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 6 | 116.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 1.8 | 282 | 83 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.5 | 2.3 | 311 | 56 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 4.3 | 320 | 37 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 683.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.0 | 1.9 | 281 | 67 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 1.6 | 268 | 77 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 0.9 | 317 | 60 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 1.6 | 20 | 34 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 673.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.0 | 0.7 | 256 | 63 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.2 | 0.8 | 243 | 69 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 0.4 | 4 | 51 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 68 | 37 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 670.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwangsinwon?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Kwangsinwon today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Kwangsinwon?
Local time is 00:39. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kwangsinwon?
Kwangsinwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwangsinwon?
DEM 385 m.
Where is Kwangsinwon located?
It is at 35.89526, 127.95333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwangsinwon in?
It is in South Korea.