Location & Surroundings
Masaka is a settlement in Akita, Japan, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hachirougata, 4 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 475 km to the south. The nearest airport is Odate-Noshiro Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: 真坂
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° 58' 0" N, 140° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 344 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:08
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
真坂
Weather in Masaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 22.4 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 164 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,006.9 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 | 20.6 | 2.7 | 57 | 94 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 3.3 | 34 | 89 | 1,004.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 4.9 | 34 | 90 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 20.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 3.9 | 11 | 91 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 5.0 | 339 | 69 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 164.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 7.4 | 319 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 691.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 2.7 | 338 | 76 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.3 | 51 | 82 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 0.4 | 131 | 66 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 167.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 3.2 | 321 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 694.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 65 | 80 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 86.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 0.9 | 162 | 86 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 2.2 | 245 | 62 | 1,017.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 54 | 140.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 22.4 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 164 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 Masaka today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Masaka?
Local time is 17:08. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Masaka?
Masaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masaka?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Masaka located?
It is at 39.96667, 140.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masaka in?
It is in Japan.