Location & Surroundings
Samwon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gyeongju, 8 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulsan Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: 삼원
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° 46' 5" N, 129° 11' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 180 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
삼원
Weather in Samwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 17.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Temperature
10.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,019.0 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 | 10.6 | 1.3 | 214 | 74 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 0.9 | 294 | 95 | 1,016.9 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 1.7 | 301 | 83 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 0 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 3.9 | 290 | 54 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 554.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 1.5 | 252 | 77 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 1.7 | 251 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 3.1 | 272 | 69 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 58.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 5.5 | 292 | 43 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 557.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.6 | 1.8 | 284 | 55 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.2 | 1.8 | 289 | 48 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 1.2 | 305 | 45 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.9 | 1.3 | 273 | 60 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.5 | 0.3 | 58 | 80 | 1,018.2 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samwon?
Now 10.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 17.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 555 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 Samwon today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Samwon?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Samwon?
Samwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samwon?
DEM 53 m.
Where is Samwon located?
It is at 35.76797, 129.19970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samwon in?
It is in South Korea.