Location & Surroundings
Benten is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 27 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matsubase, 4 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 895 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 辨天 · べんてん · ベンテン
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 38' 16" N, 130° 42' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 27 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 787 p/km²
- Built-up 14.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:23
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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辨天
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べんてん
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ベンテン
Weather in Benten
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benten, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 233 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.5 | 72 | 57 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 40 | 65 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 62 | 66 | 1,019.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 46 | 233.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 2.3 | 85 | 83 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 2.0 | 80 | 83 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 49 | 70 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 206 | 60 | 1,017.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 445.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 111 | 76 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 1.5 | 107 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 353 | 65 | 1,019.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.6 | 277 | 56 | 1,017.1 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 28 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 157 | 75 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 45 | 100.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 1.1 | 112 | 83 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benten?
Now 17.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 233 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 Benten today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Benten?
Local time is 11:23. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Benten?
Benten is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Benten?
DEM 27 m.
Where is Benten located?
It is at 32.63780, 130.71164 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benten in?
It is in Japan.