Location & Surroundings
Sŏwŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 311 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changsu, 30 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 76 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
35° 44' 39" N, 127° 49' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 311 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:26
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 28 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 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 15.8 | 1.7 | 358 | 78 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.3 | 28 | 82 | 1,017.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 100 | 77 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 12 | 86.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 2.6 | 103 | 48 | 1,016.4 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 81 | 717.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.9 | 1.7 | 71 | 85 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.3 | 1.3 | 42 | 82 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 2.6 | 91 | 67 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 5.4 | 88 | 53 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 649.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.0 | 1.8 | 70 | 89 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 1.6 | 76 | 92 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 3.2 | 88 | 78 | 1,021.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 4.2 | 93 | 67 | 1,020.2 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 77 | 407.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 1.9 | 60 | 93 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 21 | 91.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sowon?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 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 06:10 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Sowon?
Local time is 06:26. 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 311 m.
Where is Sowon located?
It is at 35.74422, 127.82283 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sowon in?
It is in South Korea.