Location & Surroundings
Wolbong is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeoju, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is 78 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 월봉 · Wŏlbong
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
37° 13' 55" N, 127° 45' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 162 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:37
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
월봉
ko
Wŏlbong
Weather in Wolbong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wolbong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 16.3 | 0.8 | 88 | 67 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 1.0 | 92 | 78 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 0.1 | 342 | 61 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 285 | 47 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 577.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.1 | 107 | 67 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 138 | 71 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 0.5 | 164 | 79 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.3 | 309 | 68 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.6 | 0.7 | 52 | 81 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 0.5 | 71 | 87 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 283 | 76 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 302 | 50 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 546.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.6 | 1.9 | 173 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 170.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolbong?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 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 06:07 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Wolbong?
Local time is 04:37. 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 62 m.
Where is Wolbong located?
It is at 37.23181, 127.75424 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolbong in?
It is in South Korea.