Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a mountain in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 348 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Unch'on-up, 8 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is 60 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Onchon, 36 km away.
Also known as: 봉화산 · Pong-san · Bonghwasan
Overview
Ponghwa-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
38° 35' 43" N, 125° 20' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 348 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 18:18
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 49 min
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 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 17.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,023.1 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 | 16.1 | 2.9 | 349 | 42 | 1,023.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 6.2 | 322 | 39 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 2.1 | 322 | 57 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.2 | 1.1 | 59 | 62 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 2.1 | 110 | 54 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 2.7 | 161 | 32 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 647.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.8 | 0.9 | 133 | 59 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 141.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.0 | 2.1 | 123 | 68 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.6 | 2.4 | 134 | 67 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 6.4 | 203 | 71 | 1,014.6 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 98 | 429.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 3.3 | 245 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 1.53 / 1.80 | 99 | 65.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 3.6 | 249 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.9 | 4.7 | 316 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 34 | 58.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 17.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 06:33 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 18:18. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ponghwa-san?
Ponghwa-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Ponghwa-san?
DEM 348 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 38.59528, 125.34389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry