Location & Surroundings
Samok-chae is a pass in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Neietsu, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: 삼옥재
Overview
Samok-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° 12' 49" N, 128° 29' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 475 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:20
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
삼옥재
Weather in Samok-chae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samok-chae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 13.2 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 272 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 | 13.2 | 1.1 | 193 | 91 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.0 | 1.9 | 224 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 3.6 | 238 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 6.4 | 290 | 48 | 1,016.8 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 1 | 272.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.1 | 2.6 | 270 | 60 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.0 | 0.6 | 283 | 72 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.3 | 0.4 | 308 | 49 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.4 | 0.4 | 184 | 30 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 606.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.7 | 1.4 | 62 | 70 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.9 | 1.4 | 62 | 89 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.5 | 1.1 | 108 | 69 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 55.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 190 | 54 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 521.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.2 | 1.1 | 84 | 80 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 52.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samok-chae?
Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 13.2 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 272 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 Samok-chae today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Samok-chae?
Local time is 06:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Samok-chae?
Samok-chae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Samok-chae?
DEM 475 m.
Where is Samok-chae located?
It is at 37.21350, 128.48920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samok-chae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry