Location & Surroundings
Karatsu is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan. The nearest larger town is Uto, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 895 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: 唐津 · からつ · カラツ
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° 44' 24" N, 130° 37' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: -3 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 358 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:46
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
唐津
ja
からつ
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カラツ
Weather in Karatsu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karatsu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
4.4 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 22.4 | 4.4 | 4 | 62 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 4.9 | 359 | 43 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 729.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 4.1 | 15 | 65 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 130.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 2.6 | 29 | 72 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 3.0 | 31 | 60 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.6 | 322 | 46 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 726.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.7 | 90 | 67 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.9 | 75 | 73 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 2.0 | 18 | 69 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 333 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 276.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 2.3 | 3 | 87 | 1,014.2 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 98 | 24.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 342 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 1.3 | 5 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karatsu?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Karatsu today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Karatsu?
Local time is 19:46. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Karatsu?
Karatsu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karatsu?
DEM -3 m.
Where is Karatsu located?
It is at 32.74002, 130.62821 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karatsu in?
It is in Japan.