Location & Surroundings
Hongō is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hondomachi-hondo, 10 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 940 km to the east. The nearest airport is Amakusa Airfield, 7 km away.
Also known as: 本郷 · ほんごう · ホンゴウ
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° 32' 47" N, 130° 10' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 330 p/km²
- Built-up 11.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other populated localitys 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 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 26.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 5.6 mm. Solar peaks near 326 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
6.0 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
5.62 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 | 26.4 | 6.0 | 168 | 79 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 5.7 | 156 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 2.9 | 157 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 169 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 100 | 31.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 3.8 | 12 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 4.33 / 5.62 | 100 | 326.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 3.1 | 38 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 3.6 | 78 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.6 | 125 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 64 | 22.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 4.3 | 170 | 90 | 1,007.2 | 0.89 / 1.07 | 100 | 164.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 6.2 | 1 | 94 | 1,008.7 | 7.79 / 8.85 | 100 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 5.3 | 332 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 2.47 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 5.8 | 349 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 2 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 9.3 | 338 | 50 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 606.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hongo?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 26.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 5.6 mm. Solar peaks near 326 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hongo today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Hongo?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hongo?
Hongo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Hongo?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Hongo located?
It is at 32.54651, 130.18254 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hongo in?
It is in Japan.