Location & Surroundings
Yok-kol is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 220 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 72 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: 욕골
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° 38' 13" N, 127° 47' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 220 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:05
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
욕골
Weather in Yok-kol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yok-kol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 24.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 24.8 | 3.8 | 226 | 51 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 2.2 | 206 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 125.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 2.5 | 278 | 57 | 1,015.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.0 | 284 | 35 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 4.5 | 296 | 27 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 698.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.0 | 1.1 | 297 | 64 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 138.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.4 | 0.7 | 36 | 74 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 0.4 | 329 | 51 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 2.7 | 279 | 29 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 687.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.1 | 0.6 | 57 | 61 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 136.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.3 | 1.4 | 46 | 67 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.0 | 0.9 | 54 | 54 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.1 | 1.0 | 205 | 43 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 356.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yok-kol?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 24.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 Yok-kol today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Yok-kol?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Yok-kol?
Yok-kol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yok-kol?
DEM 220 m.
Where is Yok-kol located?
It is at 37.63690, 127.78670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yok-kol in?
It is in South Korea.