Location & Surroundings
Soya is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 소야
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
37° 15' 21" N, 128° 10' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 385 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 122 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 57 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 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 13.4 | 1.2 | 59 | 88 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.8 | 101 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 80.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 2.2 | 189 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 99 | 574.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 1.3 | 140 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.27 / 0.72 | 16 | 41.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 0.5 | 93 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 184 | 83 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 3.7 | 254 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 655.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 1.5 | 242 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 127.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.9 | 1.8 | 276 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 1.6 | 283 | 36 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 5.3 | 290 | 30 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 696.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.0 | 1.9 | 322 | 64 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 137.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.8 | 0.2 | 264 | 71 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soya?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 06:19 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Soya?
Local time is 12:51. 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 385 m.
Where is Soya located?
It is at 37.25590, 128.17160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soya in?
It is in South Korea.