Location & Surroundings
Sŏwŏndam is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changnyeong, 21 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: 서원담
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° 36' 19" N, 128° 16' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:29
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sowondam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sowondam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,020.6 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 | 1.2 | 344 | 83 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.2 | 26 | 69 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 102.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 0.6 | 54 | 42 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 729.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.4 | 262 | 82 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 174.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 0.9 | 325 | 92 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 9 | 70 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 102.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 1.2 | 75 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 715.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 314 | 78 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 164.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.1 | 1.0 | 326 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 359 | 62 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 3.3 | 24 | 39 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 677.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.7 | 337 | 69 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 161.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.4 | 1.3 | 337 | 86 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sowondam?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Sowondam today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Sowondam?
Local time is 09:29. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sowondam?
Sowondam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sowondam?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Sowondam located?
It is at 35.60529, 128.27792 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sowondam in?
It is in South Korea.