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Akan Ko

JA 阿寒湖

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Location & Surroundings

Akan Ko is a lake in Hokkaido, Japan, at 418 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Honcho, 29 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 940 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kushiro Airport, 46 km away.

Also known as: 阿寒湖 · あかんこ · アカンコ · Akan-ko

Overview

Lake Akan is lake in Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan — JA 北海道の湖.

It is located in Kushiro, Japan.

It covers about 13 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 420 metre.

Also known as: Akan-ko

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Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Kushiro
  • Area 13 square kilometre
  • Type lake (LK)
  • a large inland body of standing water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    43° 27' 13" N, 144° 6' 8" E
  • Elevation DEM: 418 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Water
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Alternate Names

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阿寒湖
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あかんこ
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アカンコ
Akan-ko

Weather in Akan Ko

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akan Ko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 17.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.

Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,005.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 17.6 3.3 239 73 1,005.5 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 17.3 0.7 14 65 1,004.4 0.00 / 0.00 79 519.3 n/a
12h 9.2 1.9 18 96 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 32.8 n/a
18h 6.6 1.9 359 93 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 12.2 3.0 330 62 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 152.4 n/a
30h 13.9 6.5 320 56 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 574.2 n/a
36h 6.0 2.2 350 81 1,017.2 0.05 / 0.05 8 36.4 n/a
42h 3.7 1.2 193 91 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Thursday 11.7 1.9 268 59 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 147.4 n/a
54h 14.7 1.7 302 48 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 4 560.2 n/a
60h 7.2 1.3 224 89 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 36.0 n/a
66h 6.8 0.9 226 91 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Friday 14.5 2.6 231 65 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 81 138.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akan Ko?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 17.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 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 Akan Ko today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 16:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Akan Ko?
Local time is 15:17. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Akan Ko?
Akan Ko is a lake.
What is the elevation of Akan Ko?
DEM 418 m.
Where is Akan Ko located?
It is at 43.45348, 144.10218 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akan Ko in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2017-02-04
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