Location & Surroundings
Kuratani is a settlement in Niigata, Japan, at 107 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sado, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 275 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sado Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: 倉谷
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
37° 55' 5" N, 138° 17' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 107 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:02
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
倉谷
Weather in Kuratani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuratani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 19.1 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 294 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
4.7 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,021.7 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 19.1 | 4.7 | 349 | 53 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 4.3 | 48 | 65 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 4.9 | 59 | 68 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 5.6 | 62 | 66 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 5.0 | 53 | 65 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 293.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 3.7 | 67 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 2.9 | 120 | 77 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 5.1 | 125 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.2 | 3.2 | 122 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 426.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 2.2 | 236 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 3.9 | 233 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 5.7 | 352 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 4.24 / 5.35 | 98 | 14.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 4.4 | 5 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 100 | 64.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuratani?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 19.1 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 294 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 Kuratani today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Kuratani?
Local time is 00:02. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kuratani?
Kuratani is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kuratani?
DEM 107 m.
Where is Kuratani located?
It is at 37.91802, 138.29442 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuratani in?
It is in Japan.