Location & Surroundings
Higashikurize is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 95 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamaga, 10 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 875 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: 東栗瀬 · ひがしくりぜ · ヒガシクリゼ
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
33° 6' 40" N, 130° 41' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 95 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 415 p/km²
- Built-up 10.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:15
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
東栗瀬
ja
ひがしくりぜ
ja
ヒガシクリゼ
Weather in Higashikurize
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Higashikurize, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.5 | 335 | 72 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 4.0 | 318 | 51 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 680.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 340 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 101.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.2 | 40 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 3.4 | 346 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 41 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 4.7 | 343 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 653.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.9 | 1.6 | 55 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 124.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.7 | 20 | 78 | 1,017.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.1 | 2.9 | 17 | 56 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 4.4 | 2 | 41 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 718.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 2.3 | 42 | 73 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 2.2 | 51 | 82 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.6 | 1.6 | 45 | 55 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Higashikurize?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 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 Higashikurize today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Higashikurize?
Local time is 16:15. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Higashikurize?
Higashikurize is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Higashikurize?
DEM 95 m.
Where is Higashikurize located?
It is at 33.11101, 130.69059 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Higashikurize in?
It is in Japan.