Location & Surroundings
Sangwŏn is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yesan, 15 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is 85 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pyongtaek Ab, 25 km away.
Also known as: 상원
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
36° 48' 53" N, 126° 48' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 134 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:26
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 10 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sangwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 10.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 302 W/m2.
Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,029.5 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 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 25 | 79 | 1,029.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 3.1 | 322 | 63 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 302.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.7 | 3.0 | 325 | 62 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.2 | 2.1 | 315 | 55 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.4 | 1.3 | 312 | 54 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.5 | 4.4 | 314 | 56 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 501.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.3 | 1.1 | 222 | 77 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 0.9 | 210 | 83 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.3 | 1.3 | 145 | 77 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 35.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 3.1 | 305 | 59 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 485.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.4 | 1.1 | 208 | 81 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 1.3 | 168 | 84 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.3 | 1.2 | 148 | 75 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangwon?
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 10.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 302 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 Sangwon today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Sangwon?
Local time is 18:26. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangwon?
Sangwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sangwon?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Sangwon located?
It is at 36.81470, 126.81560 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangwon in?
It is in South Korea.