Location & Surroundings
Wikkaetchŏl is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 366 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 63 km away.
Also known as: 윗갯절
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° 58' 3" N, 127° 57' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 366 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:20
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wikkaetchol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wikkaetchol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 145 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 16.1 | 1.8 | 161 | 85 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 2.9 | 192 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 145.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 267 | 99 | 1,017.2 | 36.98 / 37.00 | 100 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 1.5 | 298 | 98 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 3.24 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 1.5 | 310 | 76 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.4 | 330 | 47 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 474.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 0.7 | 220 | 65 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.7 | 0.7 | 118 | 94 | 1,019.9 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.6 | 0.7 | 118 | 94 | 1,020.3 | 1.85 / 4.10 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 1.0 | 98 | 98 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 0.4 | 285 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 9.44 / 10.16 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.6 | 2.0 | 289 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.0 | 4.8 | 262 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 89 | 51.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wikkaetchol?
Now 16.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 145 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 Wikkaetchol today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 14m.
What is the local time in Wikkaetchol?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wikkaetchol?
Wikkaetchol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wikkaetchol?
DEM 366 m.
Where is Wikkaetchol located?
It is at 35.96757, 127.96046 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wikkaetchol in?
It is in South Korea.