Location & Surroundings
Kwangsŏk is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 273 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinzan, 16 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: 광석
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° 57' 42" N, 127° 26' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 273 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:27
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwangsok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwangsok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 26.1 | 2.7 | 7 | 42 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 0.6 | 41 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 166.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 0.8 | 98 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 44 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.9 | 18 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 722.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 105 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 165.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 1.1 | 104 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 83 | 65 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 92.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.3 | 2.5 | 357 | 41 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 708.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 110 | 84 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 153.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.0 | 1.0 | 99 | 92 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 0.8 | 61 | 67 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 91.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.7 | 2.7 | 315 | 45 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 706.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwangsok?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 06:15 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kwangsok?
Local time is 21:27. 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 273 m.
Where is Kwangsok located?
It is at 35.96175, 127.43562 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwangsok in?
It is in South Korea.