Location & Surroundings
Hwalgi-gul is a cave(s) in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santyoku, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 44 km away.
Also known as: 활기굴
Overview
Hwalgi-gul is cave in South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type cave(s) (CAVE)
- an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 22' 21" N, 129° 4' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:15
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other cave(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hwalgi-gul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwalgi-gul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 14.2 | 2.0 | 237 | 70 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 0.7 | 106 | 60 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 80.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 99 | 56 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 611.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.6 | 208 | 86 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 1.9 | 226 | 77 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 254 | 63 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 296 | 64 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 366.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.1 | 230 | 70 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 85.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.0 | 2.7 | 254 | 62 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 269 | 54 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 17 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 536.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 1.4 | 308 | 92 | 1,018.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 37 | 145.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.8 | 1.6 | 292 | 92 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwalgi-gul?
Now 14.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Hwalgi-gul today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Hwalgi-gul?
Local time is 10:15. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwalgi-gul?
Hwalgi-gul is a cave(s).
What is the elevation of Hwalgi-gul?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Hwalgi-gul located?
It is at 37.37247, 129.07054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwalgi-gul in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry