Location & Surroundings
Kita is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 86 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uekimachi-mono, 4 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 880 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: 北 · きた · キタ
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° 54' 31" N, 130° 43' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 86 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 214 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:31
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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北
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きた
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キタ
Weather in Kita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 27.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 24.1 | 3.8 | 12 | 64 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 5.4 | 18 | 52 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 762.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 2.7 | 33 | 75 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 153.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 2.0 | 36 | 82 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.9 | 36 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 3.5 | 14 | 40 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 768.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.3 | 41 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 152.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.7 | 61 | 78 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 0.7 | 349 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 2.3 | 249 | 51 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 744.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 80 | 77 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 146.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 53 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 1.0 | 341 | 66 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 104.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kita?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 27.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 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 Kita today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kita?
Local time is 18:31. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kita?
Kita is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kita?
DEM 86 m.
Where is Kita located?
It is at 32.90850, 130.73042 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kita in?
It is in Japan.