Location & Surroundings
Ponghwang-san is a hill in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 280 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paek'ak, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 37 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 봉황산 · Bonghwangsan
Overview
Ponghwang-san is a hill.
It is located in North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 21' 37" N, 125° 42' 20" E
- Elevation 280 m (DEM: 249 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 19:09
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉황산
Weather in Ponghwang-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwang-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 293 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,017.8 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 | 18.8 | 2.3 | 101 | 80 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 2.7 | 109 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 100 | 293.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 2.2 | 127 | 92 | 1,015.5 | 1.51 / 3.14 | 57 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 1.1 | 86 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.3 | 43 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 3.3 | 304 | 58 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 301 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 0.3 | 221 | 93 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 1.0 | 145 | 85 | 1,009.1 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 100 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 4.1 | 268 | 74 | 1,007.3 | 1.66 / 2.30 | 89 | 278.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 282 | 93 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 2.17 | 0 | 103.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 1.1 | 342 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.4 | 1.8 | 346 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 61.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwang-san?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 293 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-san today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Ponghwang-san?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwang-san?
Ponghwang-san is a hill.
What is the elevation of Ponghwang-san?
Elevation about 280 m. DEM 249 m.
Where is Ponghwang-san located?
It is at 39.36033, 125.70555 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwang-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry