Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a mountain in Yanggang-do, North Korea, at 1,057 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Linjiang, 55 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 300 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, 71 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
41° 27' 4" N, 127° 22' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1057 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 08:40
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 10 h 55 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 -4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -4.7 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
-4.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,029.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | -4.7 | 1.1 | 205 | 79 | 1,029.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.1 | 0.4 | 156 | 50 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.8 | 0.7 | 328 | 38 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 552.6 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.6 | 1.7 | 135 | 75 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -2.3 | 1.6 | 142 | 76 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 0.8 | 131 | 52 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 0.6 | 339 | 45 | 1,021.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 80 | 289.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.7 | 1.5 | 151 | 76 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 0.5 | 1.7 | 134 | 81 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.3 | 1.1 | 126 | 62 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 1.3 | 321 | 44 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.3 | 0.3 | 106 | 80 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 75.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 5.5 | 0.6 | 347 | 89 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now -4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -4.7 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 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 06:48 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 08:40. 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 1,057 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 41.45098, 127.37467 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry