Location & Surroundings
Wonsan is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buyeo, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 135 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: 원산 · Wŏnsan
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° 20' 48" N, 126° 59' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 119 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:30
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 10 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wonsan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonsan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 15.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,028.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 8.4 | 0.5 | 91 | 77 | 1,028.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 1.6 | 285 | 51 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 492.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 0.9 | 348 | 84 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.7 | 0.5 | 15 | 90 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 0.3 | 51 | 80 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 2.2 | 238 | 48 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 387.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.9 | 0.9 | 183 | 85 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.2 | 0.7 | 136 | 89 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.6 | 0.8 | 106 | 80 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 0.9 | 120 | 61 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 279.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.8 | 1.1 | 34 | 76 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.7 | 1.5 | 88 | 88 | 1,020.5 | 1.71 / 1.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.4 | 1.6 | 57 | 94 | 1,019.1 | 1.49 / 3.20 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonsan?
Now 8.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 15.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 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 Wonsan today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 25m.
What is the local time in Wonsan?
Local time is 16:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonsan?
Wonsan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wonsan?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Wonsan located?
It is at 36.34656, 126.99447 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonsan in?
It is in South Korea.