Location & Surroundings
Sŏnhŭng is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santyoku, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 56 km away.
Also known as: Sinhŭng · 선흥 · Sŏnhŭng-dong
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° 18' 52" N, 129° 15' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 230 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:20
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sonhung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonhung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 19.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,029.8 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 | 18.5 | 0.4 | 54 | 68 | 1,029.8 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 3.3 | 116 | 58 | 1,027.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 5 | 578.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 5.3 | 145 | 74 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 4.9 | 183 | 75 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 4.4 | 177 | 76 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 5.9 | 199 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 170.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 3.0 | 207 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 3.65 / 4.14 | 100 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 2.5 | 264 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 1.8 | 304 | 60 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 3.4 | 26 | 81 | 1,018.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 455.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 120 | 89 | 1,019.8 | 0.81 / 0.89 | 100 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 1.6 | 220 | 89 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 1.3 | 358 | 84 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 96 | 40.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonhung?
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 19.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 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 Sonhung today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 14m.
What is the local time in Sonhung?
Local time is 19:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonhung?
Sonhung is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonhung?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Sonhung located?
It is at 37.31444, 129.26333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonhung in?
It is in South Korea.