Location & Surroundings
Sŏwŏn-gol is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinju, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: 서원골
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° 18' 42" N, 128° 15' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 237 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:38
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sowon-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sowon-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 219 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (153 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.54 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 | 1.0 | 153 | 81 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 79 | 87 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 44 | 72 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 3 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 219.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 1.9 | 24 | 92 | 1,015.5 | 0.44 / 0.54 | 100 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 21 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.31 / 0.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 1.3 | 40 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 11.06 / 11.92 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 16 | 93 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 45.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.8 | 0.6 | 32 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 1.0 | 14 | 94 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 3 | 85 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 222 | 76 | 1,006.7 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 254.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 0.5 | 221 | 96 | 1,009.6 | 0.59 / 0.76 | 98 | 77.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sowon-gol?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 219 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sowon-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Sowon-gol?
Local time is 07:38. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sowon-gol?
Sowon-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sowon-gol?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Sowon-gol located?
It is at 35.31172, 128.25499 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sowon-gol in?
It is in South Korea.