Location & Surroundings
Wolsan is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwangju, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 월산 · Chugwŏlsan · Wŏlsan
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° 12' 38" N, 126° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 962 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:16
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 10 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
월산
Weather in Wolsan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wolsan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 15.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 12.0 | 1.1 | 348 | 86 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 5.4 | 338 | 48 | 1,020.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 0 | 511.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.0 | 1.4 | 357 | 73 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 84.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.6 | 1.3 | 45 | 75 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 1.3 | 54 | 57 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 2.0 | 334 | 46 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 441.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 0.7 | 53 | 65 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.4 | 1.3 | 57 | 70 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.0 | 1.0 | 75 | 62 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 2.6 | 123 | 44 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 393.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 2.3 | 91 | 67 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 2.5 | 72 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.7 | 0.9 | 129 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 4.33 / 5.41 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolsan?
Now 12.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 15.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Wolsan today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in Wolsan?
Local time is 16:16. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wolsan?
Wolsan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wolsan?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Wolsan located?
It is at 35.21056, 126.95004 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolsan in?
It is in South Korea.