Location & Surroundings
Kitano is a settlement in Akita, Japan, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katagami, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 460 km to the south. The nearest airport is Akita Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: 北野 · きたの · キタノ
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 49' 39" N, 140° 3' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 444 p/km²
- Built-up 12.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:36
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 16:27
- Day length 10 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
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 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 16.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
5.4 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 16.5 | 5.4 | 263 | 69 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 3.9 | 252 | 67 | 1,021.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 2 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 4.1 | 259 | 69 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.7 | 306 | 62 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 2.0 | 323 | 58 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 361.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 2.3 | 57 | 67 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 2.3 | 46 | 71 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 2.6 | 39 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.9 | 2.4 | 94 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 1.38 / 1.72 | 100 | 25.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 1.4 | 20 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 0.80 / 2.52 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 9.0 | 314 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 8.7 | 327 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 14.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.2 | 10.3 | 314 | 61 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 100.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitano?
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 16.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 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 16:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 05m.
What is the local time in Kitano?
Local time is 01:36. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kitano?
Kitano is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitano?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Kitano located?
It is at 39.82759, 140.05682 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitano in?
It is in Japan.