Location & Surroundings
Maejŏng is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 30 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 39 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 86 km away.
Also known as: 매정 · Maejŏng-dong
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
37° 4' 3" N, 129° 24' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 30 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 10 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maejong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maejong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 12.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,022.9 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 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 295 | 51 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.9 | 2.0 | 244 | 38 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.4 | 3.3 | 123 | 45 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 567.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 3.8 | 238 | 51 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.3 | 3.1 | 269 | 44 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 2.6 | 243 | 40 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 2.0 | 229 | 37 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 236.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 3.5 | 219 | 48 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.8 | 3.2 | 246 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 3.2 | 263 | 69 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 2.1 | 318 | 49 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 540.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 4.4 | 259 | 63 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.9 | 4.0 | 256 | 70 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maejong?
Now 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 12.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 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 Maejong today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Maejong?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Maejong?
Maejong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maejong?
DEM 30 m.
Where is Maejong located?
It is at 37.06750, 129.40194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maejong in?
It is in South Korea.