Location & Surroundings
Katata is a settlement in Kagoshima, Japan, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kawahigashi, 4 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 940 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kanoya Ab, 12 km away.
Also known as: 堅田
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
31° 22' 43" N, 130° 58' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:55
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
堅田
Weather in Katata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
36 %
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 | 25.5 | 1.7 | 83 | 86 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 101 | 82 | 1,008.7 | 2.69 / 2.69 | 68 | 488.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 40 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.39 | 99 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 16 | 95 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.4 | 48 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.4 | 145 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 61 | 431.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 262 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 45 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 292 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 1.1 | 286 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 2.3 | 278 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 731.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 315 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 129.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 319 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 1.6 | 72 | 77 | 1,016.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 64 | 79.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katata?
Now 25.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Katata today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Katata?
Local time is 16:55. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Katata?
Katata is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Katata?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Katata located?
It is at 31.37857, 130.96714 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katata in?
It is in Japan.