Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a mountain in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 369 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 20 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 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° 36' 54" N, 129° 3' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 369 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:32
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 11 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 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 18.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 71 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.09 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 | 18.9 | 1.0 | 229 | 61 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 0.8 | 100 | 89 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 265 | 94 | 1,020.5 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 0.8 | 252 | 87 | 1,020.8 | 0.10 / 1.59 | 73 | 24.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.5 | 0.4 | 182 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.3 | 1.4 | 279 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.86 / 1.94 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 2.8 | 260 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 2.42 / 4.36 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 7.1 | 261 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 63.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.3 | 8.9 | 286 | 49 | 1,014.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 505.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.5 | 3.5 | 290 | 61 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.9 | 1.7 | 273 | 72 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 1.1 | 296 | 48 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.5 | 3.5 | 84 | 50 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 603.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 18.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 71 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ponghwa-san today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 23:32. 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?
DEM 369 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 36.61500, 129.05848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry