Location & Surroundings
Ponghwa-san is a hill in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinmak, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 105 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Incheon International, 88 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° 15' 43" N, 126° 24' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 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 03:55
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 39 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 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 20.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,018.3 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 | 12.7 | 1.6 | 261 | 68 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.2 | 0.9 | 311 | 86 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 1.2 | 10 | 70 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 3.4 | 306 | 35 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 1.2 | 303 | 53 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 0.9 | 27 | 59 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.0 | 60 | 52 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.5 | 292 | 36 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 631.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.2 | 1.2 | 248 | 63 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 1.1 | 357 | 75 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 13 | 65 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 68.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 303 | 39 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 621.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.6 | 0.8 | 261 | 67 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 113.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponghwa-san?
Now 12.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 20.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Ponghwa-san?
Local time is 03:55. 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?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Ponghwa-san located?
It is at 38.26194, 126.41136 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponghwa-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry