Location & Surroundings
Jōku is a settlement in Miyagi, Japan, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamoto, 3 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 335 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matsushima Ab, 5 km away.
Also known as: 上区 · じょうく · ジョウク
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
38° 27' 0" N, 141° 12' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 566 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:40
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
上区
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じょうく
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ジョウク
Weather in Joku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Joku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 21.4 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 177 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.3 | 2.4 | 186 | 88 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.0 | 197 | 88 | 1,006.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 176.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 2.4 | 248 | 91 | 1,008.8 | 0.07 / 0.18 | 100 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 6.8 | 310 | 78 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 4.4 | 302 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 3.8 | 290 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 233.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 3.6 | 314 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 0 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.6 | 2.1 | 333 | 82 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.7 | 2.1 | 339 | 67 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 168.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 3.6 | 138 | 62 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 676.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 2.6 | 152 | 79 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 2.5 | 186 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.9 | 1.1 | 350 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 44 | 61.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Joku?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 21.4 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 177 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 Joku today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Joku?
Local time is 17:40. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Joku?
Joku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Joku?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Joku located?
It is at 38.44995, 141.21069 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Joku in?
It is in Japan.