Location & Surroundings
Pokchi-gol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 19 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is 80 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 12 km away.
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° 31' 24" N, 127° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:20
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pokchi-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pokchi-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.3 | 31 | 69 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 243 | 49 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 664.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 230 | 83 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 133.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 1.3 | 199 | 95 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.6 | 270 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.4 | 259 | 35 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 569.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 0.6 | 113 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 99.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 1.1 | 62 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 0.7 | 33 | 65 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 257 | 43 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 671.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 1.0 | 128 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 136.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 0.9 | 81 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.9 | 0.9 | 228 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 82.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pokchi-gol?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Pokchi-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Pokchi-gol?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pokchi-gol?
Pokchi-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pokchi-gol?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Pokchi-gol located?
It is at 37.52333, 127.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pokchi-gol in?
It is in South Korea.