Location & Surroundings
Wŏn-bong is a peak in Yanggang-do, North Korea, at 1,529 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapsan-up, 29 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is about 290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: 원봉
Overview
Wŏn-bong is DE Berggipfel in Nordkorea.
It is located in North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 50' 18" N, 128° 12' 37" E
- Elevation 1529 m (DEM: 1476 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 20:10
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 28 min
Other peaks nearby
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 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 19.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,024.4 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 | 12.5 | 1.0 | 343 | 47 | 1,024.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.8 | 149 | 32 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.8 | 1.0 | 301 | 74 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.8 | 1.1 | 290 | 77 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 1.2 | 339 | 55 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 128 | 41 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 488.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.0 | 1.4 | 317 | 77 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 79.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.0 | 1.7 | 322 | 76 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.6 | 0.2 | 71 | 55 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 3.1 | 154 | 49 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 589.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 1.1 | 176 | 94 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 96.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.7 | 0.9 | 234 | 95 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.6 | 1.4 | 172 | 71 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 52.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Won-bong?
Now 12.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 19.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 06:30 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Won-bong?
Local time is 20:10. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Won-bong?
Won-bong is a peak.
What is the elevation of Won-bong?
Elevation about 1,529 m. DEM 1,476 m.
Where is Won-bong located?
It is at 40.83833, 128.21028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Won-bong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry