Location & Surroundings
Kwangsŏk is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 100 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chungju, 11 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 115 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cheongju International Airport, 43 km away.
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
36° 52' 56" N, 127° 56' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 100 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:09
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kwangsok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwangsok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.6 | 1.3 | 141 | 59 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 1.1 | 134 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 0.4 | 89 | 92 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 333 | 72 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 78.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.5 | 283 | 49 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 668.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 0.9 | 296 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 105.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 0.8 | 265 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 311 | 75 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 2.4 | 295 | 54 | 1,010.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 538.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 299 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 0.7 | 91 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 54 | 75 | 1,015.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 48 | 69.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 2.4 | 281 | 44 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 2 | 661.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwangsok?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Kwangsok today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Kwangsok?
Local time is 02:09. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kwangsok?
Kwangsok is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwangsok?
DEM 100 m.
Where is Kwangsok located?
It is at 36.88222, 127.93639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwangsok in?
It is in South Korea.