Location & Surroundings
Poktu-san is a mountain in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 978 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 12 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 195 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 68 km away.
Also known as: 복두산
Overview
Poktu-san is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- 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
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Coordinates
37° 9' 46" N, 129° 7' 35" E
- Elevation 978 m (DEM: 953 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 23:47
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 17 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Poktu-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poktu-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 12.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 343 W/m2.
Temperature
7.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.7 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 | 7.7 | 0.7 | 360 | 90 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.8 | 0.9 | 328 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.2 | 1.2 | 347 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 1.8 | 313 | 89 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 93 | 8.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 2.6 | 359 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 343.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 1.5 | 349 | 94 | 1,018.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 73 | 39.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.4 | 1.6 | 344 | 92 | 1,020.3 | 0.25 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.7 | 1.0 | 351 | 77 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 68 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.5 | 2.4 | 65 | 93 | 1,022.2 | 3.42 / 3.50 | 93 | 149.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 1.7 | 89 | 94 | 1,024.4 | 0.23 / 3.73 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 1.9 | 78 | 97 | 1,023.8 | 4.07 / 7.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.0 | 0.5 | 240 | 92 | 1,023.0 | 1.41 / 9.21 | 98 | 6.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.1 | 0.8 | 110 | 81 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 87 | 148.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poktu-san?
Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 12.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 343 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 Poktu-san today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 17m.
What is the local time in Poktu-san?
Local time is 23:47. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Poktu-san?
Poktu-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Poktu-san?
Elevation about 978 m. DEM 953 m.
Where is Poktu-san located?
It is at 37.16272, 129.12632 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poktu-san in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry