Location & Surroundings
Pon-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santyoku, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 46 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 23' 48" N, 129° 12' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 410 p/km²
- Built-up 12.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:55
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pon-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pon-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.3 | 2.1 | 224 | 76 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 3.2 | 256 | 59 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 264 | 56 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 5.6 | 354 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 542.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 3.2 | 286 | 86 | 1,017.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 2.5 | 296 | 83 | 1,016.8 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 342 | 79 | 1,017.6 | 0.10 / 0.13 | 34 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 75 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 0.52 / 0.65 | 20 | 612.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 1.4 | 197 | 79 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 56 | 142.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 2.0 | 243 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 10 | 74 | 1,019.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 104.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 2.7 | 64 | 68 | 1,019.0 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 8 | 710.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 0.9 | 249 | 80 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 155.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pon-ch'on?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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 Pon-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Pon-ch'on?
Local time is 06:55. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pon-ch'on?
Pon-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pon-ch'on?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Pon-ch'on located?
It is at 37.39667, 129.21000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pon-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.