Location & Surroundings
Gonbong is a peak in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 596 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is 95 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: 곤봉
Overview
Gonbong is DE Berggipfel in Südkorea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 47' 0" N, 128° 1' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 596 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 23:04
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
곤봉
Weather in Gonbong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gonbong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.7 | 2.8 | 272 | 31 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.3 | 1.4 | 66 | 60 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 180.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 1.2 | 69 | 69 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 48 | 50 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 0.6 | 307 | 31 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 742.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 2.3 | 67 | 88 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 171.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.2 | 1.8 | 67 | 81 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.8 | 1.0 | 55 | 53 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 3.4 | 100 | 32 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 678.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 2.3 | 60 | 82 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 1.9 | 61 | 96 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 2.2 | 56 | 66 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 88.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 4.4 | 75 | 41 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 718.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gonbong?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Gonbong today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Gonbong?
Local time is 23:04. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gonbong?
Gonbong is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gonbong?
DEM 596 m.
Where is Gonbong located?
It is at 37.78327, 128.02233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gonbong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry