Location & Surroundings
Jichū is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hondomachi-hondo, 5 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 945 km to the east. The nearest airport is Amakusa Airfield, 3 km away.
Also known as: 寺中 · じちゅう · ジチュウ
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
32° 30' 23" N, 130° 8' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 29 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:36
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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寺中
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じちゅう
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ジチュウ
Weather in Jichu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jichu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 24.5 | 2.8 | 29 | 82 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 3.1 | 39 | 81 | 1,017.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 13 | 73 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 571.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 2.3 | 38 | 79 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 162.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.7 | 55 | 81 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 60 | 80 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 118.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 1.3 | 261 | 75 | 1,017.5 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 3 | 758.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.7 | 247 | 82 | 1,018.7 | 0.02 / 0.91 | 12 | 171.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 0.6 | 81 | 82 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 86 | 83 | 1,018.4 | 1.20 / 1.31 | 62 | 117.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.3 | 249 | 73 | 1,016.3 | 0.38 / 1.69 | 100 | 642.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 1.1 | 286 | 82 | 1,017.2 | 0.37 / 2.07 | 5 | 110.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.1 | 1.3 | 130 | 82 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jichu?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Jichu today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Jichu?
Local time is 09:36. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Jichu?
Jichu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Jichu?
DEM 29 m.
Where is Jichu located?
It is at 32.50641, 130.14893 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jichu in?
It is in Japan.