Location & Surroundings
Wangjesan is a hill in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 204 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gangneung, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 11 km away.
Also known as: 왕제산
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 43' 16" N, 128° 49' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 204 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 371 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:53
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
왕제산
Weather in Wangjesan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wangjesan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 17.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 241 | 74 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 1.8 | 243 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.7 | 7 | 40 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 661.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.9 | 3.2 | 235 | 60 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.8 | 3.1 | 248 | 71 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 310 | 45 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 2.3 | 45 | 54 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 647.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 2.2 | 230 | 73 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.0 | 2.7 | 236 | 64 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 235 | 43 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 88 | 39 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 2.4 | 226 | 60 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.9 | 2.4 | 237 | 56 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wangjesan?
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 17.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Wangjesan today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Wangjesan?
Local time is 10:53. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wangjesan?
Wangjesan is a hill.
What is the elevation of Wangjesan?
DEM 204 m.
Where is Wangjesan located?
It is at 37.72122, 128.82827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wangjesan in?
It is in South Korea.