Location & Surroundings
Tapgol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 180 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chuncheon, 13 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is 68 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 42 km away.
Also known as: 탑골 · T’ap-kol
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° 45' 32" N, 127° 42' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 180 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:41
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tapgol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tapgol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 | 18.4 | 0.9 | 42 | 53 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 1.6 | 14 | 28 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 697.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.6 | 73 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 158.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 1.3 | 64 | 88 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.9 | 51 | 72 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 0.8 | 333 | 42 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 679.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 76 | 81 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 145.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 0.6 | 61 | 95 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 0.1 | 3 | 71 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.2 | 259 | 44 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 658.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 240 | 88 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 146.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 0.6 | 115 | 96 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.6 | 0.5 | 32 | 77 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tapgol?
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Tapgol today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Tapgol?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tapgol?
Tapgol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tapgol?
DEM 180 m.
Where is Tapgol located?
It is at 37.75885, 127.70902 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tapgol in?
It is in South Korea.