Location & Surroundings
Hongō is a settlement in Nagano, Japan, at 811 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takanomachi, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 115 km to the east. The nearest airport is Somagahara, 50 km away.
Also known as: 本郷
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
36° 8' 36" N, 138° 31' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 811 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 153 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 16:48
- Day length 10 h 37 min
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 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 13.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Temperature
6.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,027.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 94 | 98 | 1,027.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.1 | 1.5 | 77 | 99 | 1,022.7 | 18.20 / 18.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.0 | 1.9 | 101 | 91 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 6.23 | 98 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 1.7 | 112 | 76 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 398.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.8 | 1.2 | 156 | 97 | 1,008.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 52 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 1.7 | 218 | 96 | 1,003.6 | 1.75 / 1.97 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.3 | 4.1 | 262 | 67 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 5 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 4.0 | 262 | 48 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 548.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.6 | 2.3 | 281 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.7 | 2.4 | 289 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.7 | 4.8 | 272 | 58 | 1,019.3 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 30 | 92.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.8 | 3.5 | 301 | 54 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 19 | 524.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.2 | 2.7 | 294 | 87 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 33.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hongo?
Now 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 13.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hongo today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 16:48 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Hongo?
Local time is 09:22. 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 811 m.
Where is Hongo located?
It is at 36.14346, 138.52938 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hongo in?
It is in Japan.