Location & Surroundings
Benkei is a settlement in Hokkaido, Japan, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iwanai, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 795 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yakumo, 64 km away.
Also known as: Mizunashi
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
42° 49' 0" N, 140° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 31 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:27
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Benkei
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benkei, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
3.78 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 | 18.0 | 0.9 | 304 | 52 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.5 | 4.3 | 137 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 4.6 | 138 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 5.4 | 162 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.14 / 0.20 | 70 | 120.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 4.8 | 204 | 84 | 1,010.2 | 3.58 / 3.78 | 11 | 525.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 3.0 | 158 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.41 | 100 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 3.0 | 117 | 89 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 4.1 | 136 | 90 | 1,007.0 | 1.00 / 1.34 | 100 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 3.6 | 164 | 91 | 1,002.5 | 26.67 / 28.01 | 65 | 126.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 8.4 | 188 | 84 | 999.9 | 0.00 / 3.39 | 50 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 12.8 | 312 | 85 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 2.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 8.8 | 314 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 0.76 / 3.15 | 82 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.1 | 5.9 | 325 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 87 | 268.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benkei?
Now 18.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benkei today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Benkei?
Local time is 23:27. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Benkei?
Benkei is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benkei?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Benkei located?
It is at 42.81667, 140.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benkei in?
It is in Japan.