Location & Surroundings
Iwako is a settlement in Akita, Japan, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minehama-menagata, 2 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 515 km to the south. The nearest airport is Odate-Noshiro Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 岩子
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
40° 19' 4" N, 140° 4' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 76 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 120 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:12
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 16:50
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
岩子
Weather in Iwako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Iwako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 13.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,029.2 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 11.1 | 1.4 | 197 | 64 | 1,029.2 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.1 | 1.9 | 273 | 60 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 540.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 2.3 | 75 | 80 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 1.7 | 101 | 65 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.9 | 1.4 | 127 | 59 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 2.5 | 146 | 87 | 1,021.3 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.8 | 1.4 | 108 | 94 | 1,020.1 | 1.36 / 1.76 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 1.9 | 112 | 96 | 1,017.1 | 1.04 / 2.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.7 | 0.4 | 198 | 95 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 1.90 | 100 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 4.4 | 358 | 82 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 35 | 116.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 3.1 | 14 | 73 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 54 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 2.9 | 13 | 72 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.9 | 2.3 | 26 | 55 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 91.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Iwako?
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 13.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Iwako today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 16:50 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Iwako?
Local time is 18:12. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Iwako?
Iwako is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Iwako?
DEM 76 m.
Where is Iwako located?
It is at 40.31777, 140.06996 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Iwako in?
It is in Japan.