Location & Surroundings
Kawabe is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 88 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamaga, 4 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 880 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 川辺 · かわべ · カワベ
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
33° 1' 0" N, 130° 39' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 88 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
川辺
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かわべ
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カワベ
Weather in Kawabe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kawabe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 42 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
1.71 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 | 21.3 | 2.8 | 39 | 93 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.9 | 57 | 91 | 1,010.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 25 | 91 | 1,009.9 | 0.22 / 0.27 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 4.5 | 23 | 86 | 1,007.7 | 0.72 / 0.99 | 100 | 41.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 3.0 | 5 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.71 / 1.71 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 3.2 | 350 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 2.7 | 347 | 72 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 63 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 6.4 | 335 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.37 / 0.42 | 60 | 444.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.5 | 2.8 | 13 | 53 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.0 | 3.1 | 19 | 63 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 3.0 | 35 | 54 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 2.3 | 358 | 36 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 637.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.6 | 2.2 | 31 | 63 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kawabe?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 42 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kawabe today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 05m.
What is the local time in Kawabe?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kawabe?
Kawabe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kawabe?
DEM 88 m.
Where is Kawabe located?
It is at 33.01656, 130.65141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kawabe in?
It is in Japan.