Location & Surroundings
Ponghwang-sa is a temple(s) in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 340 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangju, 20 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 150 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 42 km away.
Also known as: 봉황사
Basic Data
- Type temple(s) (TMPL)
- an edifice dedicated to religious worship
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 27' 5" N, 127° 56' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 340 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:30
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other temple(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ponghwang-sa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwang-sa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 13.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,017.7 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 | 6.6 | 1.0 | 46 | 97 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.8 | 1.7 | 286 | 97 | 1,016.0 | 2.90 / 2.90 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.5 | 1.4 | 274 | 89 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 37.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 5.1 | 296 | 49 | 1,019.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 0 | 423.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 1.9 | 277 | 74 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 74.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.1 | 1.4 | 270 | 69 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.3 | 0.6 | 253 | 50 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 2.1 | 292 | 45 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 500.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.2 | 0.6 | 326 | 70 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 0.1 | 79 | 77 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 1.1 | 78 | 73 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 2.4 | 93 | 57 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 346.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.1 | 1.3 | 61 | 76 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 54.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwang-sa?
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 13.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 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 Ponghwang-sa today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Ponghwang-sa?
Local time is 04:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwang-sa?
Ponghwang-sa is a temple(s).
What is the elevation of Ponghwang-sa?
DEM 340 m.
Where is Ponghwang-sa located?
It is at 36.45150, 127.94220 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwang-sa in?
It is in South Korea.