Location & Surroundings
Kosaka is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shimada, 3 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 880 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: 小坂 · こさか · コサカ
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° 43' 33" N, 130° 47' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 433 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:16
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
小坂
ja
こさか
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コサカ
Weather in Kosaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kosaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 304 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.1 | 0.7 | 181 | 95 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.9 | 297 | 76 | 1,015.7 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 51 | 304.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.3 | 54 | 86 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 1 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 1.9 | 56 | 82 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.7 | 1.4 | 3 | 60 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 2.1 | 338 | 44 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 601.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 1.8 | 72 | 75 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.4 | 1.6 | 57 | 71 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.4 | 1.4 | 49 | 72 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 1.1 | 58 | 64 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 1.8 | 93 | 67 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 1.3 | 80 | 65 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.1 | 0.3 | 51 | 64 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 42.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kosaka?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 304 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 Kosaka today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Kosaka?
Local time is 17:16. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kosaka?
Kosaka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kosaka?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Kosaka located?
It is at 32.72585, 130.78516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kosaka in?
It is in Japan.