Location & Surroundings
Higa is a settlement in Okinawa, Japan, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kumejima, less than 2 km away. The national capital Tokyo is about 1605 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kumejima Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Hizya · Hika · Fuija
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
26° 20' 16" N, 126° 47' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 602 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:15
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Higa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Higa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Temperature
27.5 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.5 | 2.1 | 79 | 59 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 92 | 60 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 52 | 66 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 3.2 | 57 | 70 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 792.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 4.2 | 81 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 185.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 3.6 | 57 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 5.1 | 79 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 12 | 100.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 4.0 | 69 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 16 | 781.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.1 | 3.5 | 117 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.17 / 0.22 | 4 | 180.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 3.5 | 118 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.1 | 83 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 70 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 4.2 | 51 | 79 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 749.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.0 | 4.8 | 56 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 100 | 143.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Higa?
Now 27.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 793 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 Higa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Higa?
Local time is 03:15. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Higa?
Higa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Higa?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Higa located?
It is at 26.33778, 126.79306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Higa in?
It is in Japan.