Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a mountain in Kangwon-do, North Korea, at 526 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koksan-up, 36 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 115 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 87 km away.
Also known as: 봉화산 · 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° 31' 18" N, 126° 54' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 526 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 12:57
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 19 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 8.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 15.9 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,016.6 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 | 8.1 | 3.7 | 299 | 51 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.2 | 2.3 | 316 | 34 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 6.8 | 273 | 38 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 621.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.8 | 1.2 | 212 | 64 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 1.1 | 137 | 83 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 2.1 | 153 | 86 | 1,019.8 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 92 | 25.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 7.0 | 220 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 142.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 4.0 | 225 | 93 | 1,018.8 | 1.88 / 1.97 | 99 | 16.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.5 | 1.5 | 220 | 99 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 1.0 | 51 | 81 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 2.7 | 293 | 33 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 526.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 1.0 | 35 | 48 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.2 | 2.2 | 46 | 54 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 8.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 15.9 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 06:38 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 12:57. 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 526 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 38.52179, 126.91349 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry