Location & Surroundings
Anikawa is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hanawa, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 500 km to the south. The nearest airport is Odate-Noshiro Airport, 45 km away.
Also known as: 兄川
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 5' 59" N, 140° 53' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 296 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:15
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ja
兄川
Weather in Anikawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Anikawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 17.0 | 1.0 | 114 | 98 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.6 | 172 | 98 | 1,016.3 | 8.13 / 8.13 | 100 | 25.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 73 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 2.29 | 50 | 391.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.3 | 105 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 100 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.4 | 1.0 | 97 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 1.0 | 99 | 99 | 1,010.3 | 1.20 / 1.22 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 49 | 99 | 1,008.2 | 0.64 / 1.86 | 100 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.5 | 59 | 99 | 1,008.2 | 3.24 / 5.10 | 100 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.1 | 1.9 | 50 | 99 | 1,006.1 | 5.34 / 10.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 2.6 | 39 | 98 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 2.88 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.0 | 331 | 96 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 83 | 53.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.9 | 1.5 | 261 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 34 | 30.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.9 | 1.6 | 260 | 98 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Anikawa?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 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 Anikawa today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Anikawa?
Local time is 13:15. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Anikawa?
Anikawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Anikawa?
DEM 296 m.
Where is Anikawa located?
It is at 40.09962, 140.88658 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Anikawa in?
It is in Japan.