Location & Surroundings
Hongō is a settlement in Fukushima, Japan, at 219 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aizu-Wakamatsu, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 195 km to the south. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: 本郷
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
37° 27' 0" N, 139° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 219 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 591 p/km²
- Built-up 31.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:18
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 16:34
- Day length 10 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
本郷
Weather in Hongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 14.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,026.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 189 | 88 | 1,026.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.4 | 0.6 | 208 | 86 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 1.1 | 298 | 70 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 3.1 | 302 | 63 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 478.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.6 | 0.9 | 199 | 83 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.6 | 0.6 | 217 | 84 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.7 | 0.4 | 300 | 68 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 0.3 | 16 | 73 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 371.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.4 | 1.4 | 127 | 79 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.8 | 1.6 | 123 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.2 | 0.2 | 140 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.4 | 0.9 | 327 | 85 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 65 | 102.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.6 | 4.7 | 292 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 0.19 / 0.32 | 96 | 13.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hongo?
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 14.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 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 06:16 and sunset around 16:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 17m.
What is the local time in Hongo?
Local time is 04:18. 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 219 m.
Where is Hongo located?
It is at 37.45000, 139.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hongo in?
It is in Japan.