Location & Surroundings
Hwangwŏn is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yesan, 16 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is 85 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pyongtaek Ab, 26 km away.
Also known as: 황원
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
36° 49' 2" N, 126° 48' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hwangwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwangwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 13.2 | 2.2 | 173 | 86 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 2.0 | 139 | 73 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 27 | 60 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 553.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 1.1 | 62 | 78 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 95.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 2.3 | 87 | 78 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 4.1 | 101 | 68 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 6.1 | 116 | 49 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 592.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 7.8 | 117 | 64 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 102.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 5.6 | 130 | 71 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 5.6 | 157 | 70 | 1,017.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 9.7 | 192 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 6.16 / 6.18 | 100 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 3.9 | 291 | 83 | 1,017.1 | 10.51 / 16.69 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.5 | 1.8 | 300 | 74 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwangwon?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 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 Hwangwon today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Hwangwon?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwangwon?
Hwangwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwangwon?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Hwangwon located?
It is at 36.81710, 126.80690 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwangwon in?
It is in South Korea.