Location & Surroundings
Minato is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rikuzen-Takata, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 405 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Morioka Hanamaki Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: 湊 · みなと · ミナト
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
38° 59' 30" N, 141° 37' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 519 p/km²
- Built-up 9.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:14
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 16:23
- Day length 10 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
湊
ja
みなと
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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 7.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 12.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 W/m2.
Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,028.0 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 257 | 60 | 1,028.0 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 2.4 | 226 | 62 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 290.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 1.9 | 281 | 74 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 14.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.7 | 2.6 | 282 | 80 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 2.6 | 255 | 70 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 4.1 | 263 | 68 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 426.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 2.2 | 290 | 87 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 2.8 | 302 | 86 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.4 | 2.7 | 301 | 69 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 1.7 | 304 | 63 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 346.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.9 | 2.7 | 46 | 74 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.9 | 3.3 | 51 | 87 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.4 | 3.7 | 54 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minato?
Now 7.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 12.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 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 06:11 and sunset around 16:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 12m.
What is the local time in Minato?
Local time is 17:14. 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 6 m.
Where is Minato located?
It is at 38.99180, 141.61971 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minato in?
It is in Japan.