Location & Surroundings
Hirota is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miyahara, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 840 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: 広田 · ひろた · ヒロタ
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' 5" N, 131° 5' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 513 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 65 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:14
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 10 h 35 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
広田
ja
ひろた
ja
ヒロタ
Weather in Hirota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hirota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 15.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,027.4 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 | 12.4 | 1.1 | 195 | 68 | 1,027.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 263 | 56 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 502.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 1.0 | 183 | 86 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.7 | 1.0 | 204 | 92 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 0.5 | 228 | 80 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 281 | 60 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 461.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.5 | 1.0 | 128 | 92 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.7 | 0.8 | 190 | 78 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.5 | 1.4 | 219 | 78 | 1,021.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 12.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 1.5 | 209 | 94 | 1,017.7 | 1.00 / 1.04 | 100 | 42.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 1.5 | 194 | 95 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.9 | 0.2 | 200 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 13.13 / 13.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.1 | 1.4 | 287 | 93 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 41 | 35.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hirota?
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 15.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Hirota today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Hirota?
Local time is 16:14. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hirota?
Hirota is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Hirota?
DEM 513 m.
Where is Hirota located?
It is at 33.10143, 131.09580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hirota in?
It is in Japan.