Location & Surroundings
Wau is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 32 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iksan, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 27 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
36° 3' 3" N, 126° 54' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 32 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 239 p/km²
- Built-up 11.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:40
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
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 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 25.7 | 3.8 | 78 | 60 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 4.1 | 85 | 69 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 66.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 2.7 | 61 | 81 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 70 | 71 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 1.2 | 37 | 51 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 694.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 2.1 | 49 | 78 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 166.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.6 | 40 | 87 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 2.7 | 38 | 70 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 91.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.0 | 2.6 | 339 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 719.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 2.0 | 17 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 168.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 1.1 | 66 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 48 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.4 | 1.9 | 309 | 48 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 706.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wau?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 06:15 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Wau?
Local time is 20:40. 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 32 m.
Where is Wau located?
It is at 36.05080, 126.90592 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wau in?
It is in South Korea.