Location & Surroundings
Kawabata is a settlement in Saitama, Japan, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasukabe, 3 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is 33 km to the south. The nearest airport is Honda Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 川端
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
35° 58' 31" N, 139° 47' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,424 p/km²
- Built-up 25.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:07
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
川端
Weather in Kawabata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kawabata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 22.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 360 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,021.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.6 | 2.0 | 54 | 56 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 3.4 | 76 | 57 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 111.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 4.0 | 67 | 49 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 360.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 3.3 | 67 | 64 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 20.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 3.4 | 12 | 70 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 2.5 | 20 | 63 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 3.0 | 20 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 245.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 2.7 | 347 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.2 | 2.8 | 334 | 61 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 2.9 | 349 | 60 | 1,008.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 58.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 5.1 | 62 | 51 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 501.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 4.1 | 22 | 54 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 4.1 | 329 | 56 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kawabata?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 22.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 360 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 Kawabata today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Kawabata?
Local time is 10:07. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kawabata?
Kawabata is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kawabata?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Kawabata located?
It is at 35.97521, 139.78517 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kawabata in?
It is in Japan.