Location & Surroundings
Kwangsŏng is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 51 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Kwangsŏn · Kwangsŏng-ni · 광성
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° 40' 29" N, 128° 1' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 253 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 175 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:59
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwangsong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwangsong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 19.4 | 1.5 | 35 | 75 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.0 | 48 | 46 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 730.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 1.4 | 24 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 163.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 1.7 | 333 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 1.6 | 40 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 58 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 727.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 1.4 | 359 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 159.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 1.6 | 351 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 1.6 | 31 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 74 | 47 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 719.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 1.4 | 48 | 89 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 156.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 1.3 | 354 | 93 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 1.1 | 55 | 68 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwangsong?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Kwangsong today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kwangsong?
Local time is 17:59. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kwangsong?
Kwangsong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwangsong?
DEM 253 m.
Where is Kwangsong located?
It is at 35.67484, 128.01901 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwangsong in?
It is in South Korea.