Location & Surroundings
Akabane is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 770 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takamori, 6 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 845 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: 赤羽根 · あかばね · アカバネ · Akahane
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
32° 49' 32" N, 131° 11' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 770 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
赤羽根
ja
あかばね
ja
アカバネ
Weather in Akabane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akabane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 21.0 | 1.1 | 56 | 93 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 61 | 86 | 1,016.7 | 3.12 / 3.12 | 35 | 543.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 78 | 99 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 2.61 | 59 | 133.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 105 | 99 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.1 | 104 | 88 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 42 | 80.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 120 | 88 | 1,018.9 | 5.11 / 5.23 | 54 | 664.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 126 | 99 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 2.57 | 61 | 109.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 159 | 98 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 1.4 | 133 | 86 | 1,020.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 30 | 110.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 197 | 92 | 1,017.9 | 10.88 / 10.92 | 100 | 604.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 156 | 98 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 7.27 | 47 | 59.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.1 | 155 | 98 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 1.1 | 127 | 81 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 128.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akabane?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akabane today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Akabane?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Akabane?
Akabane is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Akabane?
DEM 770 m.
Where is Akabane located?
It is at 32.82558, 131.18892 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akabane in?
It is in Japan.