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Hwanam, South Korea

Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea

Hwanam is a small town in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

682 ft Elevation 208 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
74.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates36.4487°, 127.9060°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeongsangbuk-do
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation74.7 inches (1,898 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)

About Hwanam

Hwanam is a small town in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Hwanam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below South Korea avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area484.5 sq mi (1,254.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.4487°N, 127.9060°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
97% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 139 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 133 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 109 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 137 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 135 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 132 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 136 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 132 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 28 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 181 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 284 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 123 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 138 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 271 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 229 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 152 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 187 km
2007 Nari Category 1 222 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 116 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 235 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 254 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 273 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 267 km
1999 Olga Category 1 221 km
1995 Faye Category 2 61 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 270 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 227 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 211 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.9 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Hwanam has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Hwanam

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hwaryeong High School
Hwadong Middle School
Hwaryeong Middle School
Boeungwangi Elementary School
화동초등학교
화동중학교
화령중고등학교
Hwaryeong Elementary School
Nakseo Elementary School
Naeseo Middle School
화동초등학교
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Radio Stations near Hwanam

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MBC충북 표준FM UNKNOWN
MBC충북 FM4U UNKNOWN
Floyd Server (Rock Ballad...From 09/25/05) rock ballads MP3 64 kbps
WOWCCM christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hwanam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hyojajeongjaesu Memorial Hall
Korea Birim Museum
Mungyeong Coal Mine Museum
Mungyeongseoktan Museum
Mungyeongseoktan Museum
Nangyegukak Museum
Sangjujajeongeo Museum
갱도여행 거미열차
문경석탄박물관 (Mungyeongseoktan Museum)
박열의사기념관
법주사성보박물관
소나무박물관
은성갱(Eunsung Mine)
탄광촌전시관
탄광촌전시관

Libraries in Hwanam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boeun Library0.0
Boeunsae Village Mungo Center Library0.0
Boeunyeoseong Hall Library0.0
Chogang Library0.0
Gyoamnisae Village Library0.0
Hanuri Library0.0
Jeomchon Branch Library0.0
Youth Gongbubang Library0.0
개운못 도서관0.0
도서관0.0
모동작은도서관0.0
화령 도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Hwanam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
옥산오일장

Hotels in Hwanam

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aram Hotel
Grand Kondo Hotel
Lake Hills Hotel
Royal Town Hotel
Songnisan Grand Condominium
Songnisan Green Park Hotel
Yeongbin Hotel
Yeonsong Hotel

Restaurants in Hwanam

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

금강어죽

Monuments in Hwanam

7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hyojajeongjaesu Memorial Hall
Sesimjeong
곤노봉
비로봉기점
석문
속사치 기점
중사자암 기점

Castles in Hwanam

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BTJ열방센터

Clinics in Hwanam

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sasanbogeonjinnyoso
Seowonbogeonjinnyoso
Yangjibogeonjinnyoso
속리산요양병원

Veterinaries in Hwanam

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Animal Hospital

Bus Stations in Hwanam

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

661
Gwangigongdong Terminal
Hwaryeong Stop
KR #558508089
Nakseo Terminal
Songnisan terminal

Gas Stations in Hwanam

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brother Gas Station
KR #10693105140
Moseo Gas Station
Seoul Gas Station
Seoul Gas Station

Banks in Hwanam

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boeun Nonghyup
Sangju Nonghyup

Airports Near Hwanam

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)CJJLarge Airport
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju AirportJWOMedium Airport
Yecheon AirbaseYECMedium Airport
G 532 AirportSmall Airport
Gyeryongdae Emergency AirfieldSmall Airport
Jecheon (G-605) AirportSmall Airport
Jochiwon (G-505) AirfieldSmall Airport
Leisure Aviation Art AirstripSmall Airport
Sangju AirfieldSmall Airport
Seongmu AirportSmall Airport
Yeongju Emergency Runway AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hwanam

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hwaryeong Post Office
Maro Post Office
Moseo Post Office
Songnisan Post Office
상주화동우체국
상주화동우체국

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hwanam

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in KoreaCultural2018

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hwanam

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yeonhwasa
극락정사
백운사
용담사
청계사
화령성당

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul

🇰🇷 About South Korea

Capital Seoul
Population 51,635,256
Area 98,480 km²
GDP (USD) $1,844,800,934,392
GDP per capita $35,674
HDI 0.929
Life expectancy 83.4 years
Internet users 97.4%
Urban population 81.2%
Currency KRW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +82
TLD .kr
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hwanam

Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea
Cultural · inscribed 2018
The Sansa are Buddhist mountain monasteries located throughout the southern provinces of the Korean Peninsula. The spatial arrangement of the seven temples that comprise the property, established from the 7th to 9th centuries, present common characteristics th...

Public Holidays in South Korea

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 새해
Feb 16 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 17 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 18 Lunar New Year 설날
Mar 2 Independence Movement Day 3·1절
May 1 Labour Day 노동절
May 5 Children's Day 어린이날
May 24 Buddha's Birthday 부처님 오신 날
Jun 6 Memorial Day 현충일
Jul 17 Constitution Day 제헌절
Aug 17 Liberation Day 광복절
Sep 24 Chuseok 추석
Sep 25 Chuseok 추석
Sep 26 Chuseok 추석
Oct 5 National Foundation Day 개천절
Oct 9 Hangul Day 한글날
Dec 25 Christmas Day 크리스마스

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What is the weather like in Hwanam?

Hwanam has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

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