Location & Surroundings
Araya is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 84 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hanamaki, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Morioka Hanamaki Airport, 2 km away.
Also known as: 荒谷 · あらや · アラヤ
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
39° 26' 36" N, 141° 9' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 84 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:20
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 16:50
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
荒谷
ja
あらや
ja
アラヤ
Weather in Araya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Araya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 13.9 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
13.9 C
Wind
5.6 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 13.9 | 5.6 | 269 | 92 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 6.8 | 296 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 7.0 | 293 | 67 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 10 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 6.4 | 297 | 62 | 1,021.9 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 7 | 529.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.9 | 1.6 | 338 | 73 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 13 | 34.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.3 | 0.8 | 328 | 79 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 0.6 | 245 | 63 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 1.1 | 172 | 60 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 558.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.3 | 1.1 | 133 | 89 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 0.5 | 150 | 91 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.2 | 2.0 | 175 | 82 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 0.8 | 166 | 86 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 203.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.5 | 1.0 | 151 | 95 | 1,022.6 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 8.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Araya?
Now 13.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 13.9 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Araya today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 16:48 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Araya?
Local time is 07:20. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Araya?
Araya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Araya?
DEM 84 m.
Where is Araya located?
It is at 39.44329, 141.15249 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Araya in?
It is in Japan.