Location & Surroundings
Jōsako is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 72 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sashiki, 6 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 925 km to the east. The nearest airport is Amakusa Airfield, 43 km away.
Also known as: 城迫 · じょうさこ · ジョウサコ
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° 15' 9" N, 130° 31' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 72 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:13
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
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城迫
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じょうさこ
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ジョウサコ
Weather in Josako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Josako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 114 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.98 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 | 24.6 | 1.0 | 46 | 87 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 14 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 100 | 113.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 46 | 95 | 1,016.0 | 0.55 / 1.64 | 98 | 17.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.9 | 40 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.8 | 32 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.09 / 0.98 | 100 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 358 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 1.18 / 2.16 | 13 | 576.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 51 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 1.61 / 3.77 | 21 | 144.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 6 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 2.7 | 357 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 23 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 6.4 | 348 | 67 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 761.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 5.0 | 1 | 88 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 153.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 3.3 | 21 | 89 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 4.9 | 6 | 67 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 124.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Josako?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 114 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Josako today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Josako?
Local time is 17:13. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Josako?
Josako is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Josako?
DEM 72 m.
Where is Josako located?
It is at 32.25250, 130.52286 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Josako in?
It is in Japan.