Location & Surroundings
Hinokicho is a settlement in Yamagata, Japan, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamagata, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 295 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 桧町
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 16' 36" N, 140° 20' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,491 p/km²
- Built-up 31.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:21
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
桧町
Weather in Hinokicho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hinokicho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.6 | 2.3 | 221 | 96 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 2.0 | 232 | 96 | 1,010.5 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 1.8 | 240 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 2.4 | 220 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 335.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.7 | 1.0 | 219 | 94 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 37.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 0.7 | 235 | 95 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 0.1 | 3 | 64 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 104 | 54 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 688.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.2 | 1.1 | 124 | 94 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.8 | 0.7 | 168 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 251 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 138.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 3.0 | 266 | 52 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 638.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.8 | 2.0 | 236 | 91 | 1,008.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 34 | 68.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hinokicho?
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 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 Hinokicho today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Hinokicho?
Local time is 05:21. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hinokicho?
Hinokicho is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Hinokicho?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Hinokicho located?
It is at 38.27667, 140.33607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hinokicho in?
It is in Japan.