Location & Surroundings
Wontongjae is a pass in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 461 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changsu, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 230 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: 원통재 · Wŏnt’ong-dong · Wŏnt’ongjae
Basic Data
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 34' 0" N, 127° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 461 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 49 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:33
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
원통재
Weather in Wontongjae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wontongjae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
7.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.2 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 | 7.7 | 1.5 | 283 | 86 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.8 | 1.8 | 324 | 58 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 4.1 | 315 | 39 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 693.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 1.2 | 298 | 67 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.4 | 1.2 | 274 | 79 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.8 | 309 | 58 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 2.1 | 308 | 34 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 680.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 0.2 | 327 | 67 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.9 | 0.3 | 221 | 69 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 0.4 | 332 | 52 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.2 | 1 | 35 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 675.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wontongjae?
Now 7.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Wontongjae today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Wontongjae?
Local time is 08:33. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wontongjae?
Wontongjae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Wontongjae?
DEM 461 m.
Where is Wontongjae located?
It is at 35.56667, 127.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wontongjae in?
It is in South Korea.