Location & Surroundings
Ponghwaap is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 410 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: 봉화앞
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° 25' 53" N, 128° 25' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 410 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:44
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉화앞
Weather in Ponghwaap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwaap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.6 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 | 12.9 | 0.8 | 313 | 86 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 270 | 77 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 267 | 52 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 494.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 1.7 | 65 | 96 | 1,017.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 18 | 133.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 1.2 | 70 | 97 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 0.5 | 93 | 75 | 1,017.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.6 | 268 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.12 / 0.17 | 67 | 708.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 1.2 | 58 | 91 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 0 | 95.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.2 | 1.0 | 51 | 95 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 0.7 | 72 | 67 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 83 | 44 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 732.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 1.7 | 64 | 91 | 1,021.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 29 | 131.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.1 | 1.6 | 55 | 88 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwaap?
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 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 Ponghwaap today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Ponghwaap?
Local time is 11:44. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwaap?
Ponghwaap is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ponghwaap?
DEM 410 m.
Where is Ponghwaap located?
It is at 37.43130, 128.42220 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwaap in?
It is in South Korea.