Location & Surroundings
Hŏriwŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 69 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 허리원
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° 36' 18" N, 127° 45' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:34
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
허리원
ko
Hŏriwŏn
Weather in Horiwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Horiwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,021.6 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 12.0 | 1.0 | 60 | 86 | 1,021.6 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 38 | 66 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 270 | 47 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 489.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 48 | 67 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 0.8 | 68 | 73 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 0.2 | 178 | 73 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 211 | 64 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 244.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.8 | 0.3 | 93 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.9 | 0.4 | 45 | 86 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.2 | 325 | 74 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.9 | 273 | 36 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 640.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 1.0 | 20 | 74 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 178.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.8 | 0.7 | 60 | 92 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Horiwon?
Now 12.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Horiwon today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Horiwon?
Local time is 12:34. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Horiwon?
Horiwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Horiwon?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Horiwon located?
It is at 37.60490, 127.75530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Horiwon in?
It is in South Korea.