Location & Surroundings
Sŏktu-san is a mountain in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 764 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 33 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 37 km away.
Also known as: 석두산
Overview
Soktu-san is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 38' 34" N, 128° 33' 4" E
- Elevation 764 m (DEM: 721 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:26
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
석두산
ko
Sŏktu-san
Weather in Soktu-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Soktu-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 21.1 | 2.6 | 56 | 42 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 1.4 | 57 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 1.6 | 54 | 98 | 1,017.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 1.6 | 74 | 76 | 1,019.4 | 0.11 / 0.12 | 87 | 69.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 2.2 | 68 | 55 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 676.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.3 | 1.2 | 94 | 96 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 126.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.4 | 0.1 | 154 | 94 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 192 | 71 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 3.3 | 277 | 49 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 677.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 1.5 | 248 | 92 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 143.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 1.6 | 255 | 95 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 0.8 | 266 | 65 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.5 | 2.3 | 59 | 45 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 624.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soktu-san?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Soktu-san today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Soktu-san?
Local time is 02:26. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Soktu-san?
Soktu-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Soktu-san?
Elevation about 764 m. DEM 721 m.
Where is Soktu-san located?
It is at 37.64290, 128.55110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soktu-san in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry