Location & Surroundings
Wŏnbong is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hamhung, 11 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 95 km away.
Also known as: 원봉
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 0' 34" N, 127° 34' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 82 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 08:33
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
원봉
Weather in Wonbong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonbong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
9.5 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,019.0 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 | 9.5 | 2.7 | 337 | 59 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.8 | 338 | 48 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 2.9 | 171 | 40 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 617.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 2.2 | 355 | 68 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.6 | 2.2 | 334 | 59 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 0.8 | 303 | 44 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 166 | 43 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 608.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.6 | 2.1 | 350 | 67 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.0 | 2.0 | 335 | 59 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 355 | 44 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 170 | 40 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 1.2 | 354 | 69 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.7 | 1.8 | 333 | 66 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonbong?
Now 9.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Wonbong today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Wonbong?
Local time is 08:33. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonbong?
Wonbong is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Wonbong?
DEM 82 m.
Where is Wonbong located?
It is at 40.00931, 127.57326 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonbong in?
It is in North Korea.