Location & Surroundings
Katakawase is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ozu, 5 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 865 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: 片川瀬 · かたかわせ · カタカワセ
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° 55' 34" N, 130° 51' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 193 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:38
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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片川瀬
ja
かたかわせ
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カタカワセ
Weather in Katakawase
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katakawase, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
58 %
Precip
1.03 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 | 21.2 | 1.8 | 47 | 89 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 1.8 | 62 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 28 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 44 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 3.95 / 4.04 | 84 | 503.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 2.2 | 67 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 1 | 147.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 2.1 | 70 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 76 | 73 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 113.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 87 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 25 | 647.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 2.3 | 83 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.28 / 1.94 | 100 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 2.0 | 78 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 71 | 82 | 1,017.2 | 0.17 / 0.19 | 100 | 60.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 2.1 | 57 | 92 | 1,016.4 | 5.28 / 5.47 | 100 | 100.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 2.1 | 60 | 93 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 94 | 8.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katakawase?
Now 21.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katakawase today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katakawase?
Local time is 04:38. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Katakawase?
Katakawase is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Katakawase?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Katakawase located?
It is at 32.92601, 130.85985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katakawase in?
It is in Japan.