Location & Surroundings
Buphang is a locality in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 508 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 11 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 법흥리 · Pŏphŭng-ni · Pŭphŭng-ni · Hōkō-ri
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 20' 46" N, 128° 16' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 508 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:29
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
법흥리
ko
Pŏphŭng-ni
Weather in Buphang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buphang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 11.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 84 | 96 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.8 | 1.3 | 307 | 97 | 1,016.2 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 1.4 | 268 | 87 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 5.1 | 287 | 41 | 1,018.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 480.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.7 | 1.1 | 285 | 64 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.0 | 0.2 | 262 | 63 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.9 | 0.6 | 150 | 50 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 40.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.6 | 2.1 | 269 | 52 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 417.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.6 | 0.5 | 69 | 80 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 54.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.0 | 1.2 | 50 | 86 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.0 | 0.8 | 115 | 69 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.4 | 0.9 | 128 | 47 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 268.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.8 | 0.9 | 105 | 69 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buphang?
Now 5.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 11.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Buphang today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 40m.
What is the local time in Buphang?
Local time is 09:29. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Buphang?
Buphang is a locality.
What is the elevation of Buphang?
DEM 508 m.
Where is Buphang located?
It is at 37.34610, 128.27260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buphang in?
It is in South Korea.