Location & Surroundings
Aratsu is a settlement in Fukuoka, Japan, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fukuoka, 4 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 885 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: 荒津
Overview
Aratsu is Neighborhood in Chūō-ku, Fukuoka City, Japan — JA 福岡市中央区の町.
It is located in Chūō-ku, Japan.
The population is about 79 (2022).
It covers about 40 hectare.
Also known as: Aratsu-chiku, Aratsu Area
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Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Chūō-ku
- Area 40 hectare
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 36' 7" N, 130° 22' 37" E
- Elevation 6 m (DEM: -9999 m)
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,633 p/km²
- Built-up 19.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:42
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
荒津
Weather in Aratsu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aratsu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 112 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.2 | 1.5 | 315 | 69 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 37 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 98 | 112.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 80 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 267 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 2.7 | 280 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 6.1 | 289 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 58 | 603.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 2.6 | 287 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 4.3 | 329 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 3.7 | 332 | 52 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 5.4 | 337 | 52 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 721.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 5.2 | 359 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 51 | 109.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 4.4 | 1 | 62 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.18 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 5.5 | 358 | 69 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 63 | 76.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aratsu?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 112 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 Aratsu today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Aratsu?
Local time is 14:42. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Aratsu?
Aratsu is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Aratsu?
Elevation about 6 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Aratsu located?
It is at 33.60197, 130.37708 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aratsu in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Aratsu, Fukuoka