Location & Surroundings
Karōto-shima is an island in Japan, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kure, 18 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 675 km to the east. The nearest airport is Matsuyama Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: Karoto Sima · Karōdo-shima
Overview
Karōto Island is JA 広島県呉市にある陸繋島.
It is located in Kure, Geiyo Islands, Japan.
Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Kure
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 4' 17" N, 132° 32' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 65 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:55
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karoto-shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karoto-shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,018.7 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 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 28 | 66 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 3.8 | 30 | 55 | 1,018.5 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 17 | 680.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 6.7 | 32 | 64 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 6.0 | 35 | 65 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 6.1 | 48 | 63 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 5.4 | 53 | 55 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 706.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 3.8 | 63 | 59 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 3.9 | 41 | 65 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 4.5 | 44 | 70 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 4.2 | 52 | 69 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 667.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.9 | 66 | 75 | 1,021.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 6 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 51 | 80 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 2.1 | 58 | 78 | 1,021.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 44 | 87.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karoto-shima?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 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 Karoto-shima today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Karoto-shima?
Local time is 17:55. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Karoto-shima?
Karoto-shima is a island.
What is the elevation of Karoto-shima?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Karoto-shima located?
It is at 34.07131, 132.54973 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karoto-shima in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry