Location & Surroundings
Ponghak-san is a mountain in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 435 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changam-ch'on, 26 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is about 330 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 150 km away.
Also known as: 봉학산 · Bonghaksan
Overview
Ponghak-san is mountain in North Korea.
It is located in North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- 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
40° 33' 55" N, 129° 4' 55" E
- Elevation 435 m (DEM: 416 m)
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:33
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Other mountains nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ponghak-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghak-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 13.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 W/m2.
Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,025.5 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 | 9.1 | 1.8 | 245 | 49 | 1,025.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 3.6 | 208 | 43 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 461.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 2.7 | 294 | 59 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.8 | 2.4 | 295 | 50 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 1.7 | 16 | 47 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.5 | 90 | 43 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.3 | 2.8 | 351 | 64 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 2.4 | 356 | 64 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.7 | 2.3 | 59 | 63 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.4 | 3.3 | 82 | 52 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 222.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.7 | 1.3 | 11 | 59 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.6 | 1.1 | 339 | 60 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.0 | 1.3 | 28 | 64 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghak-san?
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 13.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 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 Ponghak-san today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Ponghak-san?
Local time is 15:33. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghak-san?
Ponghak-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Ponghak-san?
Elevation about 435 m. DEM 416 m.
Where is Ponghak-san located?
It is at 40.56518, 129.08188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghak-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry