Location & Surroundings
Sangol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 304 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 9 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is 84 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 갈골 · 산골 · Kal-gol · Galgol
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° 46' 32" N, 127° 53' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 304 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:18
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
갈골
ko
산골
Weather in Sangol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 14.1 | 1.1 | 70 | 93 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.4 | 240 | 72 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.6 | 265 | 44 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 678.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.2 | 356 | 86 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 144.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 0.7 | 120 | 96 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 245 | 78 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 0.6 | 281 | 42 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 577.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 74 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.7 | 1.6 | 59 | 93 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 62 | 78 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 308 | 53 | 1,014.9 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 100 | 411.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 1.1 | 58 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 1.66 / 2.01 | 100 | 35.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.2 | 1.0 | 65 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangol?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 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 Sangol today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Sangol?
Local time is 12:18. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangol?
Sangol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sangol?
DEM 304 m.
Where is Sangol located?
It is at 37.77545, 127.89549 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangol in?
It is in South Korea.