Location & Surroundings
Sangwolsan is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwangju, 6 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: 상월산
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° 12' 26" N, 126° 54' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,359 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:30
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
상월산
Weather in Sangwolsan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangwolsan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 15.3 | 1.2 | 92 | 79 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 68 | 65 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 300 | 46 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 589.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.1 | 287 | 75 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 98.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 1.8 | 314 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 3.9 | 305 | 68 | 1,014.9 | 0.04 / 0.20 | 73 | 46.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 7.0 | 315 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.14 / 0.33 | 54 | 509.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 3.6 | 337 | 63 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 1 | 78.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.7 | 1.4 | 23 | 73 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 2.4 | 358 | 59 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 5.7 | 344 | 39 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 683.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.3 | 1.2 | 28 | 73 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.9 | 0.8 | 49 | 82 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangwolsan?
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sangwolsan today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Sangwolsan?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangwolsan?
Sangwolsan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sangwolsan?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Sangwolsan located?
It is at 35.20732, 126.90812 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangwolsan in?
It is in South Korea.