Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-jae is a pass in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 273 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is 87 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: 봉화재
Overview
Ponghwa-jae is mountain pass in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 33' 28" N, 127° 57' 59" E
- Elevation 273 m (DEM: 268 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:54
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉화재
Weather in Ponghwa-jae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwa-jae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.6 | 1.4 | 253 | 37 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 1.1 | 101 | 69 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.4 | 1.0 | 84 | 76 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 0.2 | 153 | 57 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 75.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.7 | 257 | 39 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 577.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 109 | 69 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.9 | 0.9 | 88 | 79 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 0.1 | 288 | 56 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 1.6 | 260 | 32 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 632.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.9 | 1.2 | 91 | 63 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 111.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 1.1 | 73 | 65 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 19 | 51 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 1.3 | 270 | 40 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 602.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-jae?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 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-jae today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-jae?
Local time is 21:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwa-jae?
Ponghwa-jae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Ponghwa-jae?
Elevation about 273 m. DEM 268 m.
Where is Ponghwa-jae located?
It is at 37.55790, 127.96640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-jae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry