Location & Surroundings
Kata Shima is a land-tied island in Okayama, Japan, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasaoka, 3 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 580 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fukuyama, 14 km away.
Also known as: 片島
Overview
Kata Shima is a tied island.
It is located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Okayama Prefecture
- Type land-tied island (ISLT)
- a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 28' 48" N, 133° 30' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 90 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:01
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other land-tied islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
片島
Weather in Kata Shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kata Shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 | 19.8 | 2.7 | 70 | 95 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 3.1 | 63 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 2.04 / 2.04 | 99 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 2.3 | 21 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 43 | 74 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.8 | 170 | 58 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 712.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 315 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 322 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 303 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 4.0 | 201 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 697.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 3.2 | 343 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 28 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 2.4 | 315 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 3.7 | 17 | 58 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 123.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 1.0 | 14 | 38 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 715.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kata Shima?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 Kata Shima today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kata Shima?
Local time is 02:01. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kata Shima?
Kata Shima is a land-tied island.
What is the elevation of Kata Shima?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Kata Shima located?
It is at 34.47988, 133.50272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kata Shima in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry