Location & Surroundings
Sŏwŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 190 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 55 km away.
Also known as: 서원
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
36° 9' 10" N, 128° 11' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 89 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:43
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sowon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sowon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 19.6 | 1.2 | 30 | 78 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 348 | 48 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 719.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 0.3 | 91 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 160.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 0.9 | 323 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.1 | 27 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 27 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 719.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 0.5 | 346 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 156.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 0.5 | 352 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 0.9 | 37 | 71 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 54 | 44 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 709.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 0.8 | 114 | 85 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 147.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 0.4 | 342 | 93 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.9 | 0.8 | 61 | 74 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 95.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sowon?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 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 Sowon today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sowon?
Local time is 19:43. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sowon?
Sowon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sowon?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Sowon located?
It is at 36.15290, 128.18490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sowon in?
It is in South Korea.