Location & Surroundings
Obong is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naju, 11 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 295 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 23 km away.
Also known as: 오봉
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
34° 55' 50" N, 126° 44' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:29
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
오봉
Weather in Obong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 28.6 | 4.3 | 332 | 42 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.2 | 9 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 179.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 10 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 7 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 1.5 | 322 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 733.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 220 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 169.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.4 | 110 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 96 | 64 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.0 | 2.5 | 311 | 44 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 729.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 156 | 85 | 1,018.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 39 | 145.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 0.7 | 58 | 89 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 68 | 71 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.0 | 4.9 | 313 | 55 | 1,017.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 19 | 717.3 | 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 Obong?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 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 Obong today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Obong?
Local time is 21:29. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Obong?
Obong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Obong?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Obong located?
It is at 34.93047, 126.73427 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obong in?
It is in South Korea.