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Joetsu Shi

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Location & Surroundings

Jōetsu Shi is a second-order administrative division in Niigata, Japan with 201,794 inhabitants, at 21 m elevation. The national capital Tokyo is about 200 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Somagahara, 94 km away.

Also known as: じょうえつし · 上越市 · 上越 · ジョウエツシ · Jōetsu · Jōetsu-shi

Overview

Jōetsu Shi is a second-level administrative division.

It is located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Niigata Prefecture
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 7' 12" N, 138° 20' 15" E
  • Elevation DEM: 21 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 201,794
  • Pop. Density 154 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Alternate Names

ja
じょうえつし
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上越市
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上越
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ジョウエツシ
Jōetsu Shi
Jōetsu
Jōetsu-shi

Weather in Joetsu Shi

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Joetsu Shi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 269 W/m2.

Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.4 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 19.5 1.7 64 73 1,016.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 17.0 1.5 150 78 1,016.8 0.02 / 0.02 99 22.4 n/a
12h 16.3 2.0 164 77 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 66 0.0 n/a
18h 17.7 3.0 151 72 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 89 46.6 n/a
Tomorrow 18.8 2.1 198 71 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 99 269.3 n/a
30h 17.1 1.9 190 71 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 38 16.5 n/a
36h 15.6 2.1 202 81 1,010.1 0.06 / 0.06 33 0.0 n/a
42h 16.3 1.9 289 88 1,012.8 3.35 / 3.41 100 6.1 n/a
Tuesday 16.5 1.6 334 87 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.82 100 82.4 n/a
54h 15.6 2.2 341 85 1,012.7 1.36 / 2.18 100 4.9 n/a
60h 14.2 2.9 329 86 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.93 85 0.0 n/a
66h 15.9 3.5 314 77 1,015.5 1.10 / 2.03 54 86.4 n/a
Wednesday 16.0 3.0 334 76 1,017.0 0.00 / 1.33 82 415.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Joetsu Shi?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 269 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 Joetsu Shi today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Joetsu Shi?
Local time is 00:02. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Joetsu Shi?
Joetsu Shi is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Joetsu Shi?
Population about 201,794.
What is the elevation of Joetsu Shi?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Joetsu Shi located?
It is at 37.12010, 138.33752 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Joetsu Shi in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2024-04-20
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1860992

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