Location & Surroundings
Kurakake is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arao, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 900 km to the east. The nearest airport is Saga Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: 倉掛 · くらかけ · クラカケ
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
33° 0' 7" N, 130° 27' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,623 p/km²
- Built-up 19.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:04
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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倉掛
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くらかけ
ja
クラカケ
Weather in Kurakake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurakake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 22.1 | 2.0 | 27 | 59 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 142 | 51 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 3.0 | 231 | 45 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 729.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 184 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 142.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.4 | 168 | 76 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 134 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 27.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 113 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 2.74 / 2.79 | 100 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 80 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 1.6 | 135 | 96 | 1,009.9 | 0.09 / 1.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 159 | 95 | 1,010.2 | 4.59 / 6.53 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.5 | 221 | 88 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 4.47 | 100 | 151.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 199 | 92 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 4.43 | 99 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 3.2 | 325 | 95 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 3.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurakake?
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Kurakake today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kurakake?
Local time is 09:04. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kurakake?
Kurakake is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kurakake?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Kurakake located?
It is at 33.00184, 130.46018 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurakake in?
It is in Japan.