Location & Surroundings
Chihara is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uejima, less than 2 km away. The national capital Tokyo is about 885 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: 千原 · ちはら · チハラ
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° 43' 53" N, 130° 44' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 596 p/km²
- Built-up 10.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:32
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 10 h 51 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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千原
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ちはら
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チハラ
Weather in Chihara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chihara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,024.3 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 14.9 | 2.1 | 31 | 69 | 1,024.3 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 1.6 | 54 | 69 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.8 | 42 | 62 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 39.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 2.3 | 289 | 52 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 391.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.1 | 45 | 70 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.2 | 87 | 88 | 1,017.3 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.1 | 267 | 84 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 98 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 3.0 | 226 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 8.94 / 9.07 | 95 | 74.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.9 | 2.4 | 313 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 2.49 | 79 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 0.3 | 328 | 86 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 357 | 73 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 4 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 4.4 | 308 | 45 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 518.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.2 | 0.9 | 350 | 65 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 56.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chihara?
Now 14.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 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 Chihara today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Chihara?
Local time is 06:32. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chihara?
Chihara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Chihara?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Chihara located?
It is at 32.73132, 130.74308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chihara in?
It is in Japan.