Location & Surroundings
Hongō is a settlement in Chiba, Japan, at 41 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chonan, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is 56 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kisarazu Ab, 22 km away.
Also known as: 本郷 · ほんごう · ホンゴウ
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
35° 20' 52" N, 140° 8' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 41 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:13
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
本郷
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ほんごう
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ホンゴウ
Weather in Hongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
4.7 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,006.5 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 | 23.1 | 4.7 | 12 | 78 | 1,006.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 6.0 | 36 | 72 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 389.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 6.1 | 22 | 79 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 25.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 2.2 | 353 | 72 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 3.1 | 357 | 58 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 3.3 | 105 | 58 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 348.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 2.0 | 62 | 65 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 2.9 | 36 | 70 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.7 | 3.6 | 54 | 60 | 1,023.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 7 | 149.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 3.0 | 99 | 55 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 593.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 1.7 | 94 | 74 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 1.5 | 38 | 75 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 2.7 | 39 | 55 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 152.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hongo?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 23.1 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Hongo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Hongo?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hongo?
Hongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hongo?
DEM 41 m.
Where is Hongo located?
It is at 35.34767, 140.14720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hongo in?
It is in Japan.