Location & Surroundings
Nara is a settlement in Chiba, Japan, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nagadomi, 7 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is 52 km to the west. The nearest airport is Narashino, 28 km away.
Also known as: 奈良 · なら · ナラ
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
35° 29' 31" N, 140° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 85 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:05
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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奈良
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なら
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ナラ
Weather in Nara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 24.1 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 19.7 | 2.5 | 351 | 91 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 4.2 | 11 | 71 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 122.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 6.2 | 34 | 63 | 1,003.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 471.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 5.8 | 19 | 76 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 40.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 2.7 | 5 | 62 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 2.0 | 352 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 3.1 | 114 | 48 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 2.8 | 65 | 56 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 16.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 3.4 | 38 | 64 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 3.0 | 47 | 50 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 152.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 101 | 44 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 664.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.5 | 76 | 59 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.0 | 1.7 | 20 | 62 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nara?
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 24.1 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 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 Nara today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Nara?
Local time is 11:05. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Nara?
Nara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nara?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Nara located?
It is at 35.49191, 140.21655 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nara in?
It is in Japan.