Location & Surroundings
Sogwangch’ŏn is a locality in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 517 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 86 km away.
Also known as: 소광천
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 0' 19" N, 129° 11' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 517 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 12:27
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sogwangch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sogwangch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 17.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 228 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 12.9 | 1.1 | 315 | 84 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 1.0 | 99 | 78 | 1,019.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 2.0 | 142 | 78 | 1,015.9 | 0.37 / 0.47 | 17 | 228.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 1.6 | 237 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 103.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 3.4 | 257 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.15 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.5 | 5.2 | 262 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 3 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 6.4 | 267 | 55 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 654.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 3.3 | 266 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.8 | 2.8 | 272 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.5 | 1.5 | 265 | 44 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 1.4 | 72 | 42 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 674.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 1.5 | 278 | 76 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.5 | 2.1 | 284 | 66 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sogwangch'on?
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 17.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 228 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sogwangch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Sogwangch'on?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sogwangch'on?
Sogwangch'on is a locality.
What is the elevation of Sogwangch'on?
DEM 517 m.
Where is Sogwangch'on located?
It is at 37.00529, 129.19909 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sogwangch'on in?
It is in South Korea.