Location & Surroundings
Sapchae is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yanggu, 24 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 삽재
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
38° 0' 16" N, 128° 14' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 253 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 67 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:54
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sapchae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sapchae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,022.9 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 | 17.8 | 2.1 | 63 | 78 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 3.2 | 76 | 62 | 1,021.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 16 | 608.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.9 | 2.0 | 77 | 98 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 146.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 1.4 | 79 | 97 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.2 | 63 | 71 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 35 | 38 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 708.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.2 | 1.9 | 88 | 96 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 158.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 1.6 | 85 | 66 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.5 | 1.6 | 63 | 52 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 99.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 3.2 | 73 | 44 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 711.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 2.1 | 81 | 97 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 154.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.1 | 1.7 | 81 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.8 | 1.4 | 66 | 73 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sapchae?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 20.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 Sapchae today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Sapchae?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sapchae?
Sapchae is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sapchae?
DEM 253 m.
Where is Sapchae located?
It is at 38.00451, 128.23566 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sapchae in?
It is in South Korea.