Location & Surroundings
Narukawa is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aso, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 850 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 成川 · なるかわ · ナルカワ
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° 57' 40" N, 131° 3' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 482 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 319 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:57
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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成川
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なるかわ
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ナルカワ
Weather in Narukawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Narukawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
1.63 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 | 21.2 | 2.3 | 79 | 87 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 2.8 | 95 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 1.36 / 1.36 | 100 | 595.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 2.4 | 96 | 98 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 27 | 98.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 2.2 | 91 | 98 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 2.2 | 88 | 98 | 1,017.9 | 1.42 / 1.63 | 96 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.9 | 85 | 97 | 1,016.6 | 1.18 / 2.81 | 100 | 117.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.8 | 79 | 99 | 1,017.5 | 1.11 / 3.93 | 89 | 45.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 85 | 99 | 1,015.9 | 1.03 / 4.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 1.7 | 90 | 98 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 3.32 | 93 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 66 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 1.34 / 4.66 | 26 | 441.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 57 | 98 | 1,015.1 | 1.89 / 6.56 | 76 | 117.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.6 | 22 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 2.7 | 10 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 60.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Narukawa?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Narukawa today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Narukawa?
Local time is 14:57. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Narukawa?
Narukawa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Narukawa?
DEM 482 m.
Where is Narukawa located?
It is at 32.96116, 131.05617 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Narukawa in?
It is in Japan.