Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a mountain in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jinan-gun, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 195 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: 봉화산
Overview
Ponghwa-san is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in North Jeolla, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in North Jeolla
- 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
35° 53' 34" N, 127° 38' 31" E
- Elevation 884 m (DEM: 863 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 14:12
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 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 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,026.5 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 | 12.3 | 1.3 | 107 | 86 | 1,026.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 1.9 | 103 | 72 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 4.0 | 114 | 50 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 603.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.6 | 2.8 | 114 | 85 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 99.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 2.5 | 121 | 93 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 2.3 | 151 | 80 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 3.7 | 188 | 91 | 1,015.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 238.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.7 | 272 | 99 | 1,018.4 | 17.13 / 17.37 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.6 | 0.6 | 318 | 98 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 10.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.4 | 0.7 | 309 | 89 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 100 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 1.8 | 336 | 58 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 359.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.7 | 1.1 | 123 | 74 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.3 | 0.9 | 215 | 89 | 1,019.5 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 21.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 06:36 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 14:12. 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 884 m. DEM 863 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 35.89280, 127.64186 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry