Location & Surroundings
Kosen is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kumamoto, 2 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 885 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: 壺川 · こせん · コセン
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
32° 49' 1" N, 130° 42' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,819 p/km²
- Built-up 24.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:12
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
壺川
ja
こせん
ja
コセン
Weather in Kosen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kosen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.8 | 80 | 84 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.6 | 63 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 11 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 264 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 726.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.7 | 114 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 64 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 327 | 71 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 271 | 48 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 710.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 1.6 | 41 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 2.2 | 13 | 82 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 3.2 | 12 | 56 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.4 | 358 | 35 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 733.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.7 | 2.7 | 33 | 66 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 133.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kosen?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 726 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 Kosen today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Kosen?
Local time is 07:12. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kosen?
Kosen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kosen?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Kosen located?
It is at 32.81697, 130.70911 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kosen in?
It is in Japan.