Location & Surroundings
Kawakami is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ozu, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 870 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: 川上 · かわかみ · カワカミ
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' 30" N, 130° 50' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 102 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 841 p/km²
- Built-up 16.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:23
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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川上
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かわかみ
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カワカミ
Weather in Kawakami
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kawakami, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 21.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
3.5 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 21.0 | 3.5 | 349 | 60 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.8 | 27 | 85 | 1,015.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 15 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.6 | 1.7 | 28 | 80 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.6 | 14 | 58 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 105.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 4.2 | 358 | 43 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 722.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 2.1 | 46 | 83 | 1,022.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 2 | 120.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 2.1 | 67 | 86 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.4 | 57 | 54 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 0.8 | 311 | 36 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 732.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 2.4 | 81 | 76 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 1.9 | 64 | 73 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 72 | 71 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 45.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.4 | 2.4 | 88 | 80 | 1,019.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 244.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kawakami?
Now 21.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 21.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Kawakami today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Kawakami?
Local time is 00:23. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kawakami?
Kawakami is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kawakami?
DEM 102 m.
Where is Kawakami located?
It is at 32.92493, 130.83839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kawakami in?
It is in Japan.