Location & Surroundings
Hoshiwara is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 418 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamaga, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 865 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: 星原 · ほしわら · ホシワラ
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
33° 7' 31" N, 130° 45' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 418 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:48
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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星原
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ほしわら
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ホシワラ
Weather in Hoshiwara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoshiwara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 715 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,018.3 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 | 16.1 | 2.4 | 42 | 78 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 2.3 | 55 | 84 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 2.3 | 54 | 59 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 113.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 63 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 714.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 2.2 | 79 | 77 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 104.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 1.6 | 75 | 69 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 77 | 70 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 26 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 240.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 1.6 | 82 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 43 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 332 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.31 / 0.32 | 100 | 43.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.4 | 323 | 68 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 87 | 509.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.5 | 1.3 | 334 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 15 | 61.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoshiwara?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 715 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 Hoshiwara today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Hoshiwara?
Local time is 04:48. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hoshiwara?
Hoshiwara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Hoshiwara?
DEM 418 m.
Where is Hoshiwara located?
It is at 33.12528, 130.75835 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoshiwara in?
It is in Japan.