Location & Surroundings
Samjang is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 365 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changsu, 8 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 210 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: 삼장
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
35° 43' 18" N, 127° 31' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 365 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 105 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Samjang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samjang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 15.9 | 1.8 | 109 | 80 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 2.1 | 95 | 89 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 2.1 | 95 | 64 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 3.9 | 94 | 50 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 645.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 1.7 | 98 | 83 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 1.6 | 78 | 87 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.8 | 77 | 72 | 1,020.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.8 | 87 | 75 | 1,019.5 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 100 | 225.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.3 | 1.6 | 85 | 95 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 8 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 75 | 95 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 75 | 70 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.8 | 7 | 48 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 687.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.2 | 1.6 | 96 | 80 | 1,019.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 140.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samjang?
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Samjang today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Samjang?
Local time is 05:13. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Samjang?
Samjang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samjang?
DEM 365 m.
Where is Samjang located?
It is at 35.72160, 127.52454 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samjang in?
It is in South Korea.