Location & Surroundings
Punkok is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 16 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 72 km away.
Also known as: Hōkoku-ri · P’unggong-ni · Hōkoku · 풍곡 · P’unggok
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° 7' 43" N, 129° 9' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 181 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:53
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Punkok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punkok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 20.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 18.7 | 2.1 | 36 | 68 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 3.3 | 70 | 61 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 697.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 0.5 | 233 | 93 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 134.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.8 | 1.0 | 267 | 92 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 1.1 | 116 | 70 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 116 | 53 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 705.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 1.7 | 251 | 84 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 2.3 | 266 | 84 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.2 | 0.3 | 297 | 59 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 2.5 | 68 | 53 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 644.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 0.6 | 320 | 86 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 1.3 | 314 | 90 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.4 | 1.5 | 35 | 80 | 1,020.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 68.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punkok?
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 20.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 Punkok today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Punkok?
Local time is 19:53. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Punkok?
Punkok is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Punkok?
DEM 181 m.
Where is Punkok located?
It is at 37.12869, 129.15678 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punkok in?
It is in South Korea.