Location & Surroundings
Wongol is a valley in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 639 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 25 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 60 km away.
Also known as: 원골 · Wŏn-gol
Overview
Wongol is valley in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 4' 43" N, 128° 44' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 639 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:26
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 10 h 55 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
원골
ko
Wŏn-gol
Weather in Wongol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wongol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 11.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 573 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 11.7 | 0.5 | 279 | 91 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.3 | 1.6 | 276 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 3.2 | 297 | 67 | 1,017.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 1 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 6.3 | 290 | 45 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 572.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.3 | 3.4 | 304 | 51 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 80.3 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.2 | 1.8 | 318 | 57 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.0 | 1.8 | 285 | 31 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.5 | 2.6 | 279 | 30 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 580.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 1.1 | 1.2 | 332 | 52 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.1 | 1.3 | 315 | 49 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.2 | 1.5 | 252 | 42 | 1,025.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 2.3 | 233 | 37 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 379.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.7 | 0.8 | 140 | 58 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 48.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wongol?
Now 11.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 11.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 573 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 Wongol today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Wongol?
Local time is 08:26. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wongol?
Wongol is a valley.
What is the elevation of Wongol?
DEM 639 m.
Where is Wongol located?
It is at 37.07860, 128.73660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wongol in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry