Location & Surroundings
Hwagye is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muan, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 285 km to the north. The nearest airport is Muan International Airport, 11 km away.
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
35° 1' 0" N, 126° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:00
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hwagye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwagye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.8 | 273 | 78 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 37 | 90 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 82 | 75 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 4.8 | 306 | 70 | 1,017.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 547.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.5 | 352 | 89 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 28 | 93 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 26 | 77 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 5.4 | 329 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 641.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 1.7 | 56 | 77 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 123.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 59 | 76 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 3.8 | 127 | 71 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 4.2 | 118 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 145.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 4.4 | 107 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwagye?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Hwagye today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Hwagye?
Local time is 03:00. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwagye?
Hwagye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwagye?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Hwagye located?
It is at 35.01667, 126.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwagye in?
It is in South Korea.