Location & Surroundings

Witchungdo-sŏm is an island in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 77 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chuncheon, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is 75 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 56 km away.

Also known as: 윗중도섬

Overview

Witchungdo-sŏm is island in South Korea.

It is located in South Korea.

Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 54' 4" N, 127° 42' 55" E
  • Elevation DEM: 77 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 322 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Alternate Names

윗중도섬
Witchungdo-sŏm

Weather in Witchungdo-som

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Witchungdo-som, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.

Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 23.2 1.0 229 34 1,020.3 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 13.5 0.3 20 67 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 97 94.6 n/a
12h 10.6 0.7 35 78 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
18h 16.4 0.3 82 58 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 72.5 n/a
Tomorrow 24.0 1.2 221 32 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 94 625.9 n/a
30h 14.1 0.9 26 66 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 13 100.5 n/a
36h 12.4 0.5 74 71 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 17.7 0.9 54 54 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 60 68.4 n/a
Sunday 25.1 0.4 251 39 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 22 579.8 n/a
54h 15.4 1.8 47 79 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 18 103.9 n/a
60h 15.5 1.4 36 82 1,021.0 0.02 / 0.02 74 0.0 n/a
66h 18.8 1.0 58 70 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 22 61.6 n/a
Monday 23.3 1.6 232 60 1,018.0 0.45 / 0.45 55 464.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Witchungdo-som?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Witchungdo-som today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Witchungdo-som?
Local time is 23:08. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Witchungdo-som?
Witchungdo-som is a island.
What is the elevation of Witchungdo-som?
DEM 77 m.
Where is Witchungdo-som located?
It is at 37.90110, 127.71530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Witchungdo-som in?
It is in South Korea.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2012-01-20
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6802433

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