Location & Surroundings
Saemok-chae is a pass in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 817 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gangneung, 25 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 28 km away.
Also known as: 새목재
Overview
Saemok-chae 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° 31' 52" N, 128° 48' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 817 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:52
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
새목재
Weather in Saemok-chae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saemok-chae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 19.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 15.9 | 2.4 | 68 | 56 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.0 | 0.7 | 186 | 84 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.0 | 1.1 | 227 | 82 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 183 | 65 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.8 | 220 | 47 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 1 | 651.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 1.6 | 206 | 82 | 1,014.5 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 100 | 117.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.7 | 2.9 | 236 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.69 / 0.78 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 4.8 | 242 | 75 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 25 | 80.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.7 | 6.3 | 254 | 50 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 2 | 501.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 3.0 | 251 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 119.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.0 | 2.1 | 256 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 1.4 | 250 | 56 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.6 | 1.1 | 359 | 43 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 662.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saemok-chae?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 19.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Saemok-chae today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Saemok-chae?
Local time is 20:52. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Saemok-chae?
Saemok-chae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Saemok-chae?
DEM 817 m.
Where is Saemok-chae located?
It is at 37.53110, 128.80260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saemok-chae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry