Location & Surroundings
Wŏn-bong is a mountain in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 1,481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yonggwang-up, 40 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: 원봉 · Wonbong
Overview
Wŏn-bong 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
40° 19' 31" N, 127° 11' 53" E
- Elevation 1481 m (DEM: 1407 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 19:55
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Won-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Won-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 12.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 133 W/m2.
Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 12.3 | 2.3 | 233 | 76 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.6 | 2.9 | 275 | 94 | 1,008.9 | 6.63 / 6.63 | 100 | 132.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.2 | 3.3 | 322 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 3.50 | 87 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.6 | 2.8 | 313 | 89 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.3 | 3.4 | 297 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.0 | 5.9 | 297 | 36 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 683.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.6 | 3.3 | 319 | 74 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.0 | 3.0 | 319 | 71 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.9 | 2.7 | 317 | 44 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 3.1 | 316 | 30 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 678.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.5 | 2.6 | 337 | 71 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 138.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1 | 62 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.5 | 1.9 | 139 | 66 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 79.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Won-bong?
Now 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 12.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 133 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 Won-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Won-bong?
Local time is 19:55. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Won-bong?
Won-bong is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Won-bong?
Elevation about 1,481 m. DEM 1,407 m.
Where is Won-bong located?
It is at 40.32528, 127.19816 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Won-bong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry