Location & Surroundings
Wŏnp’yŏng is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santyoku, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 56 km away.
Also known as: 원평
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° 19' 11" N, 129° 16' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 163 p/km²
- Built-up 8.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:24
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wonp'yong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonp'yong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 18.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 17.5 | 3.5 | 247 | 85 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 2.1 | 332 | 68 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 3.4 | 11 | 73 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 469.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 1.6 | 296 | 83 | 1,020.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 0.4 | 333 | 83 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 0.6 | 290 | 76 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 5.0 | 166 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 431.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 1.9 | 211 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 4.15 / 4.33 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.4 | 2.6 | 341 | 91 | 1,010.1 | 0.04 / 4.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.6 | 5.5 | 296 | 66 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 15 | 44.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 7.7 | 290 | 40 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 534.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.1 | 6.1 | 280 | 52 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.9 | 3.4 | 273 | 56 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonp'yong?
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 18.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 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 Wonp'yong today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Wonp'yong?
Local time is 09:24. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonp'yong?
Wonp'yong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wonp'yong?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Wonp'yong located?
It is at 37.31972, 129.27111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonp'yong in?
It is in South Korea.