Location & Surroundings
Arashima is a settlement in Niigata, Japan, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tainai, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: 荒島
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
38° 6' 45" N, 139° 28' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 453 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:22
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
荒島
Weather in Arashima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arashima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,024.6 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 | 18.4 | 1.9 | 292 | 55 | 1,024.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 2.0 | 107 | 79 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 2.1 | 107 | 69 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.5 | 21 | 49 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 144.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.5 | 312 | 54 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 646.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 108 | 72 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.8 | 2.2 | 118 | 73 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 131 | 54 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 140.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 2.0 | 318 | 59 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 633.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 1.4 | 114 | 84 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 1.5 | 120 | 84 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 245 | 65 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.3 | 1.8 | 312 | 66 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arashima?
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Arashima today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Arashima?
Local time is 02:22. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Arashima?
Arashima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arashima?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Arashima located?
It is at 38.11252, 139.47418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arashima in?
It is in Japan.