Location & Surroundings
Wolbong is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonggwang, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 270 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: 월봉
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° 9' 44" N, 126° 37' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 127 p/km²
- Built-up 10.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:48
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
월봉
Weather in Wolbong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wolbong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 20.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 14.2 | 2.4 | 11 | 60 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 2.6 | 14 | 67 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 3.8 | 21 | 48 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 83.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 5.0 | 360 | 34 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 721.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 2.4 | 4 | 60 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 153.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 1.6 | 66 | 60 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 1.7 | 104 | 49 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 90 | 43 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 508.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.6 | 0.9 | 97 | 65 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 1.7 | 50 | 68 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 65 | 67 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 133 | 44 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 464.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.2 | 0.4 | 284 | 77 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 134.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolbong?
Now 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 20.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 Wolbong today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Wolbong?
Local time is 05:48. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wolbong?
Wolbong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wolbong?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Wolbong located?
It is at 35.16209, 126.62378 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolbong in?
It is in South Korea.