Location & Surroundings
Hōzen is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 108 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hanamaki, 5 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Morioka Hanamaki Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: 法前 · ほうぜん · ホウゼン
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
39° 22' 53" N, 141° 3' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 108 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 349 p/km²
- Built-up 13.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:11
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ja
法前
ja
ほうぜん
ja
ホウゼン
Weather in Hozen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hozen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.6 | 0.7 | 289 | 98 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 356 | 85 | 1,018.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 107.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 98 | 73 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 467.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 0.2 | 85 | 91 | 1,020.7 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 100 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 1.2 | 2 | 89 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 2.0 | 20 | 70 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 111.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 124 | 59 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 655.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.6 | 1.0 | 20 | 91 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 86.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.1 | 1.3 | 7 | 94 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 1.6 | 57 | 71 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 173.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 3.1 | 81 | 71 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 503.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 1.4 | 12 | 93 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 54.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.1 | 1.9 | 12 | 96 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hozen?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 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 Hozen today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Hozen?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hozen?
Hozen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hozen?
DEM 108 m.
Where is Hozen located?
It is at 39.38149, 141.05338 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hozen in?
It is in Japan.