Location & Surroundings
Sawŏl-chae is a pass in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Heunghae, 22 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: 사월재
Overview
Sawol-chae is mountain pass in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
It is located in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in North Gyeongsang
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 11' 42" N, 129° 7' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 482 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:42
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sawol-chae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sawol-chae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 20.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 9.0 | 1.9 | 297 | 70 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 1.7 | 301 | 56 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 55 | 36 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 665.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.9 | 0.2 | 86 | 76 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.9 | 0.9 | 251 | 86 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 0.9 | 275 | 56 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 255 | 35 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 658.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 0.5 | 167 | 80 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.4 | 1.1 | 286 | 80 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 1.1 | 284 | 50 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 0.5 | 152 | 32 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 662.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 0.1 | 315 | 75 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 112.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.8 | 0.8 | 278 | 64 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sawol-chae?
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 20.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Sawol-chae today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Sawol-chae?
Local time is 10:42. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sawol-chae?
Sawol-chae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Sawol-chae?
DEM 482 m.
Where is Sawol-chae located?
It is at 36.19502, 129.12353 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sawol-chae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry