Location & Surroundings
Pongu is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 395 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: 봉우
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
37° 28' 46" N, 128° 7' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 395 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:17
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉우
Weather in Pongu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pongu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 23.7 | 4.1 | 76 | 48 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 2.5 | 68 | 89 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 160.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 2.0 | 58 | 95 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.9 | 57 | 73 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 57.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.6 | 48 | 46 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 700.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 2.3 | 70 | 90 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 158.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 1.3 | 67 | 95 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 35 | 67 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 98.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 2.0 | 291 | 39 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 718.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 1.6 | 83 | 78 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 158.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.3 | 1.3 | 73 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 50 | 45 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 0.7 | 33 | 30 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 716.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pongu?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 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 Pongu today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Pongu?
Local time is 02:17. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pongu?
Pongu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pongu?
DEM 395 m.
Where is Pongu located?
It is at 37.47940, 128.12460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pongu in?
It is in South Korea.