Location & Surroundings

Pogwang-sa is a temple(s) in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 95 km away.

Also known as: 보광사

Basic Data

  • Type temple(s) (TMPL)
  • an edifice dedicated to religious worship

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 58' 42" N, 129° 23' 36" E
  • Elevation DEM: 61 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 239 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

Sun & Local Time

Other temple(s)s nearby

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Alternate Names

보광사

Weather in Pogwang-sa

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

Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.

Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
4.5 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 21.3 4.5 29 62 1,018.8 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 21.7 4.3 53 63 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 36 693.9 n/a
12h 18.5 1.2 34 76 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 87 131.2 n/a
18h 17.1 1.8 302 83 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 19.5 0.3 11 74 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 9 95.7 n/a
30h 22.4 3.5 124 59 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 694.5 n/a
36h 19.0 2.9 201 76 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 123.5 n/a
42h 18.8 2.3 247 76 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 46 0.0 n/a
Thursday 21.9 0.7 298 62 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 97 79.9 n/a
54h 23.1 2.6 58 63 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 76 621.3 n/a
60h 20.1 2.3 328 79 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 99 98.7 n/a
66h 18.7 2.5 333 84 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 26 0.0 n/a
Friday 20.8 2.0 19 79 1,019.7 0.14 / 0.15 100 57.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pogwang-sa?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Pogwang-sa today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Pogwang-sa?
Local time is 17:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pogwang-sa?
Pogwang-sa is a temple(s).
What is the elevation of Pogwang-sa?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Pogwang-sa located?
It is at 36.97820, 129.39340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pogwang-sa in?
It is in South Korea.

Sources

Last updated 2023-06-21
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6879612

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