Location & Surroundings
Ponghu is a settlement in P'yongan-bukto, North Korea, at 34 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chongju, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 76 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: 봉후
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
39° 38' 21" N, 125° 20' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 34 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 18:34
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉후
Weather in Ponghu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 20.1 | 1.8 | 100 | 74 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 3.7 | 227 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 302 | 91 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 161.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.5 | 26 | 93 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.7 | 3 | 82 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.9 | 244 | 63 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 466.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 68 | 85 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 77.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 2.5 | 52 | 89 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.8 | 3.4 | 79 | 78 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 3.0 | 150 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 289.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.5 | 166 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 8.02 / 8.37 | 100 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 1.9 | 106 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 0.27 / 8.64 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.5 | 1.9 | 45 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 44 | 48.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghu?
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Ponghu today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Ponghu?
Local time is 18:34. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghu?
Ponghu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ponghu?
DEM 34 m.
Where is Ponghu located?
It is at 39.63917, 125.34028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghu in?
It is in North Korea.