Location & Surroundings
Pongam is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beolgyo, 34 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 335 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 봉암
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
34° 33' 0" N, 127° 23' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 23 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 131 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:33
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉암
Weather in Pongam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pongam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 22.6 | 1.0 | 233 | 68 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 3.5 | 31 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 5.5 | 51 | 71 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 4.4 | 95 | 57 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 736.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 6.6 | 64 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 168.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 4.9 | 46 | 75 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 4.7 | 56 | 69 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 127 | 57 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 680.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 1.3 | 211 | 66 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 167.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 349 | 77 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.9 | 8 | 74 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.9 | 150 | 63 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 678.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 1.9 | 74 | 70 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 155.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pongam?
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 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 Pongam today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Pongam?
Local time is 04:33. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pongam?
Pongam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pongam?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Pongam located?
It is at 34.55008, 127.39307 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pongam in?
It is in South Korea.