Location & Surroundings
Seowon is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 72 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeoju, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is 80 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: 서원 · Sŏwŏn
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° 12' 34" N, 127° 45' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 72 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 149 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:27
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
서원
ko
Sŏwŏn
Weather in Seowon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Seowon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 163 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,019.9 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 | 24.5 | 1.2 | 291 | 46 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 80 | 68 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.1 | 131 | 75 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 163 | 79 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 18.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.3 | 316 | 76 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 162.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 0.5 | 2 | 80 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 0.5 | 70 | 88 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.4 | 302 | 75 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 1.0 | 278 | 49 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 588.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 0.7 | 206 | 74 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 174.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 0.4 | 93 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 267 | 63 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 2.0 | 266 | 39 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 756.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Seowon?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 163 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 Seowon today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Seowon?
Local time is 00:27. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Seowon?
Seowon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Seowon?
DEM 72 m.
Where is Seowon located?
It is at 37.20950, 127.76410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Seowon in?
It is in South Korea.