Location & Surroundings
Hwachon is a settlement in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangju, 15 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is 39 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Seoul Air Base, 47 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
37° 51' 34" N, 127° 13' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 175 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:46
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
화촌
Weather in Hwachon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwachon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 20.8 | 0.4 | 149 | 66 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 253 | 39 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 269 | 74 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 143.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 0.2 | 231 | 88 | 1,009.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.3 | 309 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.9 | 312 | 33 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 631.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 0.8 | 356 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.0 | 66 | 72 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 0.7 | 81 | 57 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 273 | 32 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 685.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 0.5 | 39 | 61 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 145.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 1.2 | 88 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.1 | 1.2 | 207 | 55 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 81.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwachon?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Hwachon today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Hwachon?
Local time is 16:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwachon?
Hwachon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwachon?
DEM 175 m.
Where is Hwachon located?
It is at 37.85941, 127.23019 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwachon in?
It is in South Korea.