Location & Surroundings
Chwido is an island in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeosu, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 330 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: 취도 · Ch’wi-do
Overview
Ch'wi-do is island in South Korea.
It is located in South Jeolla, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Jeolla
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 40' 13" N, 127° 42' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:46
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other islands nearby
Alternate Names
ko
취도
Weather in Chwido
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chwido, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
6.0 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,021.7 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 | 18.5 | 6.0 | 38 | 63 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 7.4 | 82 | 56 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 667.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 7.8 | 69 | 64 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 114.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 6.0 | 47 | 67 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 6.0 | 42 | 68 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.5 | 51 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 674.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 209 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 4.7 | 291 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 7.4 | 301 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 8.8 | 300 | 52 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 700.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 10.3 | 313 | 65 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 138.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 7.8 | 328 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 6.0 | 334 | 57 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chwido?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Chwido today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Chwido?
Local time is 18:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chwido?
Chwido is a island.
What is the elevation of Chwido?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Chwido located?
It is at 34.67015, 127.71085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chwido in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry