Location & Surroundings
Kitano is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 271 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamada, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 875 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 北野 · きたの · キタノ
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° 38' 46" N, 130° 56' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 271 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:15
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 21 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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北野
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きたの
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キタノ
Weather in Kitano
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitano, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,024.6 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 13.6 | 2.7 | 104 | 92 | 1,024.6 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 2.7 | 116 | 72 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 139 | 73 | 1,021.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 70 | 527.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 2.0 | 122 | 93 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 66.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.5 | 129 | 93 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 211 | 75 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 274 | 65 | 1,018.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 34 | 598.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 122 | 92 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 58 | 84.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.5 | 1.3 | 138 | 92 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 253 | 76 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.1 | 258 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 40 | 525.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.2 | 199 | 97 | 1,018.4 | 0.11 / 0.31 | 40 | 78.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 1.1 | 212 | 97 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitano?
Now 13.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 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 Kitano today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Kitano?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kitano?
Kitano is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kitano?
DEM 271 m.
Where is Kitano located?
It is at 32.64604, 130.93454 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitano in?
It is in Japan.