Location & Surroundings
Wau is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 80 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonggwang, 10 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 270 km to the north. The nearest airport is Muan International Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 와우
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° 11' 13" N, 126° 30' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 80 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:18
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 10 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
와우
Weather in Wau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 12.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,025.2 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 | 8.4 | 4.5 | 17 | 89 | 1,025.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.3 | 5.5 | 1 | 76 | 1,028.0 | 2.20 / 2.20 | 91 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 2.8 | 26 | 77 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.8 | 1.8 | 32 | 59 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 41.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.2 | 5.6 | 347 | 56 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 530.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 2.2 | 11 | 72 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.4 | 1.7 | 29 | 81 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 1.4 | 60 | 76 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.6 | 4.0 | 332 | 60 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 520.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 1.9 | 24 | 83 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 1.1 | 43 | 84 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.6 | 0.2 | 110 | 73 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 19.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.5 | 2.0 | 295 | 54 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 343.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wau?
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 12.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 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 Wau today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in Wau?
Local time is 00:18. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wau?
Wau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wau?
DEM 80 m.
Where is Wau located?
It is at 35.18694, 126.51194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wau in?
It is in South Korea.