Hwaseong-si
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Hwaseong-si month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hwaseong-si are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 19–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and July the wettest (about 298 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2 | -5.6 | 21 | 7.5 |
| February | 4.4 | -3.6 | 30 | 8.4 |
| March | 11.1 | 1.5 | 36 | 9.1 |
| April | 16.9 | 7.3 | 63 | 9.5 |
| May | 21.7 | 12.4 | 111 | 9.7 |
| June | 25.8 | 17.8 | 118 | 9.7 |
| July | 29.0 | 22.6 | 298 | 8.6 |
| August | 29.3 | 23.0 | 253 | 9.2 |
| September | 25.4 | 18.1 | 157 | 8.2 |
| October | 18.7 | 10.3 | 73 | 8.0 |
| November | 11.4 | 2.7 | 56 | 7.4 |
| December | 3.7 | -4.2 | 32 | 7.1 |
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Research updated Friday, August 21, 2026Past and future events in Hwaseong-si
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Previously
- Documented history · 1949
In 1949, when Suwon was split from the rest of Suwon County, the remaining area of Suwon County was renamed to Hwaseong County, after Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon.
- Documented history · 1989
On January 1, 1989, the town of Osan was promoted to a city, splitting from Hwaseong County.
- Documented history · 2001
On March 21, 2001, Hwaseong County would also be promoted to the status of city.
- 1949 Renaming
In 1949, when Suwon was split from the rest of Suwon County, the remaining area was renamed Hwaseong County after Hwaseong Fortress.
- 1989 Osan City Split
On January 1, 1989, the town of Osan was promoted to a city, splitting from Hwaseong County.
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01 · OverviewHwaseong-si, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Hwaseong-si took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Hwaseong-si
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01 · Q&AWhere is Hwaseong-si located and what are its coordinates?
Hwaseong-si is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 37.2068, 126.8169 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Hwaseong-si?
Hwaseong-si has a recorded population of approximately 640,890 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (KRW).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Hwaseong-si?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Hwaseong-si include ko-KR, en, and the circulating currency is KRW.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Hwaseong-si?
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