Location & Surroundings
Ponghwang-gol is a settlement in Pyongyang, North Korea, at 60 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sungho 1-tong, 12 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 13 km away.
Also known as: 봉황골 · Bonghwanggol
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° 5' 41" N, 125° 56' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 60 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 200 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:43
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉황골
Weather in Ponghwang-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwang-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 20.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
11.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 11.3 | 1.9 | 303 | 63 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.6 | 0.5 | 340 | 71 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.2 | 0.9 | 45 | 60 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 69.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 4.1 | 294 | 37 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 634.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.2 | 0.9 | 324 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.8 | 0.8 | 43 | 82 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.1 | 16 | 66 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 2.3 | 311 | 35 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.4 | 0.5 | 258 | 63 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.4 | 0.9 | 108 | 70 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 0.7 | 121 | 59 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 295 | 40 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 615.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.3 | 0.7 | 346 | 70 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwang-gol?
Now 11.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 20.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Ponghwang-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Ponghwang-gol?
Local time is 06:43. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwang-gol?
Ponghwang-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ponghwang-gol?
DEM 60 m.
Where is Ponghwang-gol located?
It is at 39.09472, 125.94694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwang-gol in?
It is in North Korea.