Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a mountain in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 668 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 봉화산
Overview
Ponghwa-san is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 28' 11" N, 128° 7' 46" E
- Elevation 668 m (DEM: 656 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:32
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉화산
Weather in Ponghwa-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwa-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 15.5 | 0.5 | 5 | 79 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 0.2 | 56 | 84 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 281 | 77 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 250 | 52 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 537.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 1.5 | 92 | 90 | 1,017.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 31 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.2 | 1.2 | 77 | 96 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.2 | 322 | 73 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 3.0 | 266 | 48 | 1,015.3 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 41 | 701.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.8 | 0.7 | 105 | 87 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 1.2 | 85 | 94 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 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-san today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 02:32. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwa-san?
Ponghwa-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Ponghwa-san?
Elevation about 668 m. DEM 656 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 37.46970, 128.12931 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry