Location & Surroundings
Motono is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Taragi, 13 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 880 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nyutabaru Ab, 45 km away.
Also known as: 本野 · もとの · モトノ
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
32° 19' 1" N, 131° 3' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 475 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 75 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:44
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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本野
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もとの
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モトノ
Weather in Motono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Motono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 174 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 15.8 | 1.5 | 52 | 65 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 1.3 | 61 | 93 | 1,022.6 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 2.8 | 80 | 81 | 1,020.4 | 0.22 / 0.55 | 60 | 173.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 2.0 | 72 | 95 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 87 | 69.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 2.0 | 69 | 93 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 2.2 | 82 | 87 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 2.1 | 103 | 73 | 1,018.8 | 0.21 / 0.22 | 99 | 313.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 1.2 | 74 | 92 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 68.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.5 | 1.2 | 73 | 93 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 122 | 69 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 163 | 72 | 1,018.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 88 | 517.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 0.5 | 82 | 93 | 1,020.4 | 0.01 / 0.08 | 4 | 56.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.4 | 0.9 | 11 | 95 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Motono?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 174 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Motono today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Motono?
Local time is 08:44. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Motono?
Motono is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Motono?
DEM 475 m.
Where is Motono located?
It is at 32.31704, 131.06211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Motono in?
It is in Japan.