Location & Surroundings
Minato is a settlement in Chiba, Japan, at 44 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Motona, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is 55 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kisarazu Ab, 20 km away.
Also known as: 湊 · みなと · ミナト · Minato-machi
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
35° 13' 16" N, 139° 52' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 44 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,422 p/km²
- Built-up 14.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:14
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
湊
ja
みなと
ja
ミナト
Weather in Minato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 22.7 | 1.8 | 89 | 85 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 2.9 | 69 | 88 | 1,015.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.0 | 83 | 72 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 147.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.4 | 153 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 100 | 611.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 3.4 | 134 | 76 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 63.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.5 | 168 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 3.04 / 3.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 7.8 | 20 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 4.15 / 7.19 | 100 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 7.3 | 8 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.4 | 6.0 | 5 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 99 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 5.3 | 9 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 3.8 | 33 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.2 | 138 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 277.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 1.5 | 162 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.19 / 0.26 | 100 | 10.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minato?
Now 22.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Minato today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Minato?
Local time is 07:14. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Minato?
Minato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Minato?
DEM 44 m.
Where is Minato located?
It is at 35.22103, 139.87499 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minato in?
It is in Japan.