Location & Surroundings
Hwa-ch’on is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 42 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Haenam, 5 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 335 km to the north. The nearest airport is Muan International Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: 화촌
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
34° 33' 32" N, 126° 39' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 42 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:12
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
Hwa-ch’on
Weather in Hwa-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwa-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
5.3 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 15.9 | 5.3 | 351 | 55 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 3.9 | 355 | 63 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 4.3 | 7 | 52 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 2.6 | 344 | 34 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 730.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 2.5 | 3 | 58 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 161.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 2.3 | 28 | 56 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 2.4 | 78 | 54 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 5.5 | 102 | 55 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 627.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.1 | 3.6 | 75 | 71 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 2.8 | 66 | 73 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 2.6 | 48 | 69 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 4.4 | 100 | 59 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 588.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.7 | 1.1 | 31 | 84 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 145.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwa-ch'on?
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Hwa-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Hwa-ch'on?
Local time is 07:12. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwa-ch'on?
Hwa-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwa-ch'on?
DEM 42 m.
Where is Hwa-ch'on located?
It is at 34.55889, 126.65361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwa-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.