Location & Surroundings
Simp’o is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeosu, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 350 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Shimp’o
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
34° 30' 3" N, 127° 46' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:07
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 10 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Simp'o
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simp'o, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 16.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 15.4 | 3.8 | 13 | 93 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 4.7 | 338 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 11 | 37.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 0.9 | 351 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 490.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 4.7 | 10 | 79 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 58.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 4.5 | 38 | 74 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 6.1 | 55 | 75 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 5.9 | 56 | 69 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 443.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 8.9 | 65 | 79 | 1,020.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.3 | 7.7 | 38 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 11.5 | 65 | 79 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 6.6 | 68 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 343.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 5.3 | 19 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.5 | 6.2 | 313 | 80 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simp'o?
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 16.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 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 Simp'o today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Simp'o?
Local time is 11:07. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Simp'o?
Simp'o is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simp'o?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Simp'o located?
It is at 34.50083, 127.77278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simp'o in?
It is in South Korea.