Location & Surroundings
Hōjō is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan. The nearest larger town is Uto, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 895 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 方丈 · ほうじょう · ホウジョウ
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° 42' 53" N, 130° 38' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: -1 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 765 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:32
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
方丈
ja
ほうじょう
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ホウジョウ
Weather in Hojo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hojo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
43 %
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 | 19.9 | 1.5 | 67 | 58 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.6 | 69 | 54 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 31 | 48 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 1.9 | 320 | 42 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 628.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.0 | 116 | 66 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hojo?
Now 19.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Hojo today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Hojo?
Local time is 02:32. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hojo?
Hojo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Hojo?
DEM -1 m.
Where is Hojo located?
It is at 32.71485, 130.63353 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hojo in?
It is in Japan.