Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-sa is a temple(s) in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 41 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 94 km away.
Also known as: 봉화사
Basic Data
- Type temple(s) (TMPL)
- an edifice dedicated to religious worship
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 59' 30" N, 129° 23' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 819 p/km²
- Built-up 10.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:20
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Other temple(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ponghwa-sa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwa-sa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 16.6 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
4.2 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 16.6 | 4.2 | 261 | 57 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 7.6 | 287 | 46 | 1,014.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 1 | 330.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 2.7 | 268 | 52 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.8 | 3.2 | 287 | 54 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.9 | 2.1 | 310 | 39 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.0 | 4.9 | 14 | 60 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 590.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 2.3 | 330 | 74 | 1,028.0 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 98 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 321 | 81 | 1,026.2 | 0.16 / 0.52 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.0 | 3.2 | 137 | 74 | 1,025.8 | 0.14 / 0.66 | 100 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 2.7 | 143 | 58 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 90 | 250.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 2.5 | 188 | 73 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 1.9 | 232 | 70 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.1 | 1.5 | 315 | 65 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-sa?
Now 16.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 16.6 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 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-sa today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-sa?
Local time is 20:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwa-sa?
Ponghwa-sa is a temple(s).
What is the elevation of Ponghwa-sa?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Ponghwa-sa located?
It is at 36.99170, 129.39290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-sa in?
It is in South Korea.