Location & Surroundings
Murŭng-ch’i is a pass in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 638 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 9 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 무릉치
Overview
Murung-ch'i is mountain pass in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 20' 20" N, 128° 17' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 638 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:48
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
무릉치
ko
Murŭng-ch’i
Weather in Murung-ch'i
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murung-ch'i, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,017.1 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 | 14.5 | 1.0 | 86 | 96 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 0.9 | 95 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 1.0 | 109 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 187 | 57 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 510.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.0 | 0.5 | 139 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.9 | 0.8 | 42 | 95 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 327 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 2.7 | 252 | 58 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 582.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.9 | 0.9 | 267 | 88 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 0.8 | 289 | 93 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 0.3 | 233 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 266 | 60 | 1,011.9 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 98 | 460.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.9 | 0.9 | 87 | 94 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 118.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Murung-ch'i?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Murung-ch'i today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Murung-ch'i?
Local time is 06:48. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Murung-ch'i?
Murung-ch'i is a pass.
What is the elevation of Murung-ch'i?
DEM 638 m.
Where is Murung-ch'i located?
It is at 37.33900, 128.29650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murung-ch'i in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry