Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a mountain in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 409 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 63 km away.
Also known as: 봉화산
Overview
Ponghwa-san is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in North Gyeongsang
- 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
36° 32' 25" N, 129° 15' 24" E
- Elevation 409 m (DEM: 385 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:29
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 17 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ponghwa-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwa-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 14.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 72 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
1.83 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 | 14.2 | 0.9 | 295 | 78 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 1.0 | 71 | 92 | 1,017.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 18 | 21.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.6 | 1.3 | 11 | 91 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 1.9 | 39 | 91 | 1,022.5 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.0 | 2.8 | 79 | 95 | 1,021.9 | 1.67 / 1.83 | 100 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 2.1 | 74 | 94 | 1,024.2 | 0.08 / 1.91 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 1.1 | 58 | 95 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 1.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 0.9 | 74 | 95 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.2 | 1.1 | 126 | 77 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 99 | 108.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.3 | 0.8 | 318 | 89 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.1 | 2.5 | 269 | 94 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 5.4 | 265 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 51 | 13.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.8 | 6.7 | 267 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 11 | 416.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 14.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 14.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 72 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ponghwa-san today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 00:29. 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 409 m. DEM 385 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 36.54040, 129.25670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry