Location & Surroundings
Hwa-do is an island in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goseong, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 화도
Overview
Hwa-do is DE Insel in Südkorea.
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° 55' 4" N, 128° 21' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 197 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:33
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other islands nearby
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 13.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 21.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 13.6 | 4.5 | 343 | 71 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 4.4 | 341 | 57 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 2.8 | 354 | 31 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 712.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 3.4 | 3 | 53 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.1 | 3.0 | 340 | 60 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 2.1 | 333 | 55 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 356 | 38 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 695.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 2.4 | 93 | 61 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.1 | 2.7 | 19 | 71 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 3.1 | 11 | 61 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 129 | 48 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 685.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 2.4 | 79 | 71 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.6 | 2.9 | 12 | 79 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwa-do?
Now 13.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 21.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 06:23 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Hwa-do?
Local time is 10:33. 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 25 m.
Where is Hwa-do located?
It is at 34.91781, 128.35211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwa-do in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry