Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-bong is a hill in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is 93 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: 봉화봉
Overview
Ponghwa-bong is hill in South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 28' 24" N, 128° 1' 52" E
- Elevation 290 m (DEM: 276 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:23
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉화봉
Weather in Ponghwa-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwa-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.6 | 2.7 | 78 | 64 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 4.0 | 79 | 46 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 692.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.7 | 2.6 | 66 | 86 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 161.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 2.1 | 48 | 93 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.6 | 55 | 73 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 57.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 44 | 44 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 701.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 2.1 | 65 | 88 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 1.5 | 70 | 95 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 0.8 | 25 | 66 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 292 | 37 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 1.0 | 77 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 1.1 | 65 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.9 | 0.8 | 20 | 60 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-bong?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Ponghwa-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-bong?
Local time is 17:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwa-bong?
Ponghwa-bong is a hill.
What is the elevation of Ponghwa-bong?
Elevation about 290 m. DEM 276 m.
Where is Ponghwa-bong located?
It is at 37.47320, 128.03110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-bong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry