Location & Surroundings
Sŏp’yŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 323 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, less than 2 km away. The national capital Seoul is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 서편
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° 23' 5" N, 128° 23' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 323 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:40
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
서편
ko
Sŏp’yŏn
Weather in Sop'yon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sop'yon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 10.4 | 0.8 | 47 | 79 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 0.3 | 152 | 52 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 240 | 40 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 632.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 1.0 | 36 | 71 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 107.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.1 | 1.1 | 42 | 78 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 0.6 | 89 | 64 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 185 | 46 | 1,018.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 38 | 564.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.7 | 66 | 88 | 1,021.6 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 81 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.9 | 1.2 | 76 | 91 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 0.9 | 105 | 77 | 1,021.9 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 17 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 234 | 59 | 1,018.3 | 0.59 / 0.64 | 47 | 513.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 0.6 | 122 | 93 | 1,019.5 | 0.90 / 1.54 | 99 | 74.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.2 | 0.7 | 140 | 99 | 1,017.6 | 3.89 / 5.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sop'yon?
Now 10.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Sop'yon today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Sop'yon?
Local time is 12:40. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sop'yon?
Sop'yon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sop'yon?
DEM 323 m.
Where is Sop'yon located?
It is at 37.38460, 128.38740 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sop'yon in?
It is in South Korea.