Location & Surroundings
Motodate is a settlement in Yamagata, Japan, at 91 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sagae, 2 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: 本楯
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° 21' 50" N, 140° 17' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 91 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 277 p/km²
- Built-up 8.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:17
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
本楯
Weather in Motodate
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Motodate, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.4 | 2.2 | 25 | 62 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 0.6 | 12 | 95 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 0.7 | 240 | 96 | 1,020.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 137 | 75 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 36 | 118.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 2.3 | 94 | 62 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 558.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.5 | 1.1 | 155 | 95 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 46.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.7 | 0.6 | 210 | 96 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 154 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 132.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 2.5 | 121 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 562.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 0.9 | 154 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 45.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 1.2 | 192 | 98 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 207 | 71 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 117.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.5 | 0.9 | 293 | 96 | 1,008.5 | 3.33 / 3.33 | 100 | 203.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Motodate?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 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 Motodate today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Motodate?
Local time is 23:17. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Motodate?
Motodate is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Motodate?
DEM 91 m.
Where is Motodate located?
It is at 38.36402, 140.29433 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Motodate in?
It is in Japan.