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Kaimondake Volcano

JA 開聞岳

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Location & Surroundings

Kaimon Dake is a volcano in Kagoshima, Japan, at 924 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibusuki, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 985 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kanoya Ab, 37 km away.

Also known as: 開聞岳 · Mount Kaimon · Kaimon-san · Hirakiki-dake · Kaimon-dake · Kaimon Take

Overview

Mount Kaimon is mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan — JA 鹿児島県の火山.

It is located in Ibusuki, 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, Japan.

Established in -2400-00-00T00:00:00Z.

The elevation is around 924 metre.

Also known as: Kaimondake, Mount Kaimondake, Satsuma Fuji

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Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Ibusuki
  • Type volcano (VLC)
  • a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top

Geography

  • Coordinates
    31° 10' 48" N, 130° 31' 43" E
  • Elevation 924 m (DEM: 909 m)
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

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Alternate Names

ja
開聞岳
en
Mount Kaimon
Kaimon-san
Hirakiki-dake
Kaimon Dake
Kaimon-dake
Kaimon Take
Kaimon-yama

Weather in Kaimondake Volcano

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

Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 17.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.

Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,022.2 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 16.8 4.5 354 62 1,022.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 15.1 3.9 357 64 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
12h 15.7 3.1 3 59 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 48.9 n/a
18h 17.9 1.0 1 46 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 439.2 n/a
Tomorrow 16.6 0.9 97 58 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 70 47.4 n/a
30h 16.9 2.6 80 69 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
36h 18.0 3.1 66 66 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 61 64.1 n/a
42h 19.3 1.2 130 58 1,024.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 564.0 n/a
Thursday 18.1 1.4 17 66 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 53.8 n/a
54h 18.1 2.3 2 69 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
60h 19.1 2.0 355 63 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 27.6 n/a
66h 21.2 2.1 325 56 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 413.9 n/a
Friday 19.1 1.8 350 66 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 96 43.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaimondake Volcano?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 17.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Kaimondake Volcano today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in Kaimondake Volcano?
Local time is 09:25. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kaimondake Volcano?
Kaimondake Volcano is a volcano.
What is the elevation of Kaimondake Volcano?
Elevation about 924 m. DEM 909 m.
Where is Kaimondake Volcano located?
It is at 31.18005, 130.52849 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaimondake Volcano in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2022-12-15
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