Location & Surroundings

Bukhansan is a mountain in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, at 836 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Seoul, 10 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 18 km away.

Also known as: 북한산 · Pukhan-san · Bukhan Mountain

Overview

Bukhansan is mountain in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea — KO 고도 835.6m인 서울특별시, 경기도 경계에 있는 산.

It is located in Seoul, 100 Noted Mt. in Korea, South Korea.

The elevation is around 836 metre.

Also known as: Samgaksan

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Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in Seoul
  • Type mountain (MT)
  • an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 39' 11" N, 126° 58' 18" E
  • Elevation 836 m (DEM: 439 m)
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 28 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.4%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Alternate Names

북한산
Pukhan-san
Bukhan Mountain

Weather in Bukhansan

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukhansan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.

Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 21.8 1.1 68 55 1,013.1 - / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
6h 29.7 1.2 25 21 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 52 681.6 n/a
12h 23.8 0.6 72 40 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 163.8 n/a
18h 20.3 1.4 80 52 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.9 1.6 82 44 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 88.0 n/a
30h 29.1 0.4 0 28 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 44 693.0 n/a
36h 24.0 0.9 272 47 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 161.9 n/a
42h 20.9 0.7 114 61 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 22.5 0.9 103 58 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 34 83.0 n/a
54h 27.6 4.5 257 40 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 658.1 n/a
60h 22.6 1.3 276 69 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 153.6 n/a
66h 20.4 0.4 299 86 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Thursday 22.1 1.1 47 73 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 72.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukhansan?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 Bukhansan today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bukhansan?
Local time is 16:00. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Bukhansan?
Bukhansan is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Bukhansan?
Elevation about 836 m. DEM 439 m.
Where is Bukhansan located?
It is at 37.65296, 126.97175 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukhansan in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2023-06-21
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