Location & Surroundings
Soya is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 279 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 54 km away.
Also known as: 소야 · Sodong-ni
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° 13' 29" N, 128° 1' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 279 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:26
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 10 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
소야
Weather in Soya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Soya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.2 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 284 | 88 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 5.5 | 304 | 47 | 1,019.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 523.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.1 | 2.2 | 257 | 75 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.6 | 1.8 | 266 | 69 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 0.5 | 296 | 56 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 2.7 | 301 | 50 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 515.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 1.0 | 228 | 72 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 0.6 | 306 | 78 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.9 | 1.0 | 92 | 77 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 3.0 | 103 | 51 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 368.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.9 | 0.9 | 145 | 75 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.0 | 1.0 | 54 | 81 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.5 | 0.8 | 55 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 6.22 / 6.22 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soya?
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.2 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Soya today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Soya?
Local time is 18:26. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Soya?
Soya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Soya?
DEM 279 m.
Where is Soya located?
It is at 36.22483, 128.02546 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soya in?
It is in South Korea.