Location & Surroundings
Samsŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chuncheon, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is 73 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: 삼선
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° 56' 9" N, 127° 39' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 163 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 81 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:50
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Samson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 22.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
10.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,023.6 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 | 10.9 | 0.6 | 315 | 64 | 1,023.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.2 | 0.4 | 80 | 73 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 0.3 | 126 | 54 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 240 | 34 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 0.6 | 5 | 69 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 0.6 | 54 | 79 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 0.6 | 160 | 60 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 231 | 37 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 590.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.4 | 0.5 | 63 | 68 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.6 | 1.0 | 359 | 80 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 0.4 | 130 | 60 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 251 | 34 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 625.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.4 | 0.9 | 344 | 67 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 111.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samson?
Now 10.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 22.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Samson today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Samson?
Local time is 02:50. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Samson?
Samson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samson?
DEM 163 m.
Where is Samson located?
It is at 37.93590, 127.65980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samson in?
It is in South Korea.