Location & Surroundings
Wŏnhwang is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 33 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: 원황
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
36° 34' 11" N, 129° 23' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 120 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:09
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 10 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wonhwang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonhwang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 16.2 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
8.0 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,016.6 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 | 16.2 | 8.0 | 296 | 37 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 7.3 | 298 | 42 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.6 | 3.9 | 285 | 53 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.6 | 3.5 | 272 | 44 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 65.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.1 | 3.5 | 257 | 31 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 583.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.3 | 3.5 | 250 | 53 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 3.9 | 265 | 54 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.1 | 3.9 | 257 | 43 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.2 | 3.6 | 249 | 38 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 285.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 2.6 | 252 | 52 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 2.7 | 264 | 65 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.4 | 3.3 | 255 | 76 | 1,018.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 12 | 38.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.5 | 6.5 | 278 | 52 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 542.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonhwang?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 16.2 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 Wonhwang today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Wonhwang?
Local time is 22:09. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonhwang?
Wonhwang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wonhwang?
DEM 25 m.
Where is Wonhwang located?
It is at 36.56980, 129.38880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonhwang in?
It is in South Korea.