Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a hill in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 64 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Songnim-ni, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 40 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 43 km away.
Also known as: 봉화산 · Bonghwasan
Overview
Ponghwa-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
38° 40' 45" N, 125° 40' 54" E
- Elevation 64 m (DEM: 192 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 00:28
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉화산
Weather in Ponghwa-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponghwa-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.4 | 2.9 | 301 | 37 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 1.0 | 345 | 74 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 0.4 | 23 | 83 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 0.5 | 66 | 67 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.7 | 308 | 40 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 581.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 1.3 | 354 | 75 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.7 | 0.9 | 83 | 82 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 0.6 | 55 | 64 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 62.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 1.9 | 330 | 36 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 587.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 343 | 64 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 107.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 0.7 | 355 | 75 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 39 | 68 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 56.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 1.8 | 358 | 36 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 606.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Ponghwa-san today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwa-san?
Ponghwa-san is a hill.
What is the elevation of Ponghwa-san?
Elevation about 64 m. DEM 192 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 38.67917, 125.68167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry