Location & Surroundings
Honchō is a settlement in Hokkaido, Japan, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nemuro, less than 2 km away. The national capital Tokyo is about 990 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yuzhno-Kurilsk Mendeleyevo Airport, 70 km away.
Also known as: 本町 · ほんちょう · ホンチョウ · Hommachi · Hon-machi
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
43° 20' 14" N, 145° 34' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,989 p/km²
- Built-up 16.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:30
- Sunrise 04:54
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
本町
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ほんちょう
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ホンチョウ
Weather in Honcho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Honcho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 18.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
7.9 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 | 17.9 | 7.9 | 175 | 93 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 7.2 | 140 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 3.18 / 3.18 | 100 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 6.9 | 218 | 96 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 100 | 113.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 5.0 | 241 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 34.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 5.0 | 341 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 3.3 | 338 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.1 | 3.8 | 133 | 74 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 423.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 4.2 | 88 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 3.0 | 84 | 79 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 2.7 | 77 | 74 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 3.5 | 89 | 78 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 610.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 2.5 | 105 | 79 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.7 | 2.0 | 86 | 76 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Honcho?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 18.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 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 Honcho today?
Sunrise around 04:54 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Honcho?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Honcho?
Honcho is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Honcho?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Honcho located?
It is at 43.33731, 145.58142 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Honcho in?
It is in Japan.