Location & Surroundings
Yongwon is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 96 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chungju, 17 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is 93 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cheongju International Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 용원 · Yongwŏn-ni · Yongwŏn-dong · Yongwŏn
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° 59' 47" N, 127° 44' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 96 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 570 p/km²
- Built-up 11.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:37
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
용원
Weather in Yongwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yongwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
4.9 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.2 | 4.9 | 265 | 45 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 0.7 | 229 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 113.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 0.6 | 86 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.8 | 48 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.5 | 249 | 49 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 651.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 0.4 | 166 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 134.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 0.9 | 121 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.3 | 174 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 81.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 4.6 | 270 | 44 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 663.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 2.6 | 235 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.2 | 2.0 | 301 | 64 | 1,015.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 2.5 | 315 | 36 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.6 | 6.4 | 279 | 40 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 701.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yongwon?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Yongwon today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Yongwon?
Local time is 20:37. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Yongwon?
Yongwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yongwon?
DEM 96 m.
Where is Yongwon located?
It is at 36.99625, 127.74032 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yongwon in?
It is in South Korea.