Location & Surroundings
Katafuta is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamada, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 875 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: 片布田 · かたふた · カタフタ
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° 40' 1" N, 130° 54' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 236 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:54
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
片布田
ja
かたふた
ja
カタフタ
Weather in Katafuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katafuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 18.1 | 2.0 | 81 | 94 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 74 | 76 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 109 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 2.96 / 2.96 | 79 | 690.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 2.3 | 97 | 96 | 1,017.4 | 0.05 / 3.01 | 66 | 134.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 2.0 | 91 | 95 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 88 | 95 | 1,017.3 | 2.46 / 2.54 | 93 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 91 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 2.26 | 86 | 254.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 81 | 98 | 1,017.1 | 1.93 / 4.19 | 71 | 72.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.0 | 1.6 | 77 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.04 / 4.22 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 70 | 91 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 2.05 | 70 | 39.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 325 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 2.69 / 4.73 | 18 | 544.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.2 | 57 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 4.47 | 21 | 142.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 1.1 | 30 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katafuta?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katafuta today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katafuta?
Local time is 12:54. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Katafuta?
Katafuta is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Katafuta?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Katafuta located?
It is at 32.66694, 130.90843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katafuta in?
It is in Japan.