Location & Surroundings
Hongō is a settlement in Akita, Japan, at 78 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Odate, 7 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 520 km to the south. The nearest airport is Odate-Noshiro Airport, 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
40° 19' 51" N, 140° 33' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 78 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 129 p/km²
- Built-up 16.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:36
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 11 h 29 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 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,026.3 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 | 8.7 | 0.7 | 136 | 92 | 1,026.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.0 | 213 | 62 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 138.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 266 | 52 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 604.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 0.8 | 83 | 94 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 0.7 | 107 | 91 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 0.5 | 178 | 56 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 259 | 49 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 601.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 0.5 | 87 | 90 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.8 | 0.7 | 130 | 91 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 0.8 | 266 | 61 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 133.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 274 | 56 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 585.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.0 | 0.8 | 53 | 95 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.5 | 0.7 | 61 | 93 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hongo?
Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 05:40 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Hongo?
Local time is 10:36. 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 78 m.
Where is Hongo located?
It is at 40.33071, 140.55036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hongo in?
It is in Japan.