Location & Surroundings
Hotaka is a town in Nagano, Japan with 33,195 inhabitants, at 547 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Toyoshina, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 180 km to the east. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Hotaka is dissolved municipality in Minamiazumi district, Nagano prefecture, Japan — JA 日本の長野県南安曇郡にあった町.
It is located in Minamiazumi district, Japan.
Established in 1921-07-01.
Also known as: Higashihotaka
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Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Minamiazumi district
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 20' 23" N, 137° 52' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 547 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 33,195
- Pop. Density 2,212 p/km²
- Built-up 32.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:16
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Hotaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hotaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 18.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 15.6 | 1.0 | 50 | 95 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 57 | 79 | 1,019.0 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 63 | 401.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 0.7 | 99 | 97 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 95 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 0.4 | 74 | 96 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 1.1 | 70 | 73 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.7 | 80 | 62 | 1,019.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 20 | 728.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.8 | 0.1 | 52 | 94 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 100.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.5 | 0.3 | 258 | 94 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.9 | 1.0 | 87 | 73 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 133.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 2.0 | 69 | 79 | 1,017.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 73 | 603.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 0.4 | 85 | 97 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 57.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 0.4 | 43 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.4 | 1.7 | 46 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.48 / 0.65 | 100 | 46.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hotaka?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 18.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 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 Hotaka today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Hotaka?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hotaka?
Hotaka is a populated place.
How many people live in Hotaka?
Population about 33,195.
What is the elevation of Hotaka?
DEM 547 m.
Where is Hotaka located?
It is at 36.33960, 137.88254 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hotaka in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)