Location & Surroundings
Pongsŏ is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gunsan, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 180 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 56' 55" N, 126° 45' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 310 p/km²
- Built-up 11.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pongso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pongso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 18.0 | 1.4 | 127 | 81 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 159 | 72 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 4.3 | 286 | 58 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 695.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 351 | 73 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 139.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.4 | 63 | 82 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 69 | 71 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 5.6 | 317 | 62 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 490.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 2.4 | 0 | 60 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 182.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.0 | 1.6 | 42 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.6 | 47 | 64 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 4.2 | 306 | 48 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 769.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 2.4 | 22 | 67 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 168.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.8 | 2.6 | 52 | 76 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pongso?
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Pongso today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Pongso?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pongso?
Pongso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pongso?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Pongso located?
It is at 35.94861, 126.75028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pongso in?
It is in South Korea.