Location & Surroundings
Hwa-do is an island in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyosai, 11 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 335 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jinhae Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Ka-tō · 화도
Overview
Hwa-do is island in South Korea.
It is located in South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Gyeongsang
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 49' 34" N, 128° 28' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 169 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other islands nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hwa-do
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwa-do, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
3.0 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,019.1 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 | 21.6 | 3.0 | 16 | 87 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 2.0 | 8 | 77 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 59.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.3 | 224 | 67 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 661.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 242 | 83 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 178.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.6 | 337 | 79 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 3.4 | 351 | 63 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 3.8 | 326 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 731.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 5.3 | 77 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 147.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 3.1 | 2 | 77 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.7 | 8 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 2.6 | 198 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 742.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 93 | 77 | 1,016.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 161.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 4.1 | 19 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.91 / 1.07 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwa-do?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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-do today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Hwa-do?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwa-do?
Hwa-do is a island.
What is the elevation of Hwa-do?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Hwa-do located?
It is at 34.82611, 128.47167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwa-do in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry