Location & Surroundings
Nishihara is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uki, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 895 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: 西原 · にしはら · ニシハラ
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° 33' 5" N, 130° 43' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 46 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:22
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
西原
ja
にしはら
ja
ニシハラ
Weather in Nishihara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nishihara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 20.7 | 1.0 | 41 | 95 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.2 | 117 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 59 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 351 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.5 | 305 | 66 | 1,011.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 40 | 700.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.8 | 147 | 83 | 1,013.7 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 4 | 115.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 86 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 333 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 1.9 | 306 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 716.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 76 | 79 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 129.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 2.0 | 27 | 90 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 4 | 65 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.0 | 3.2 | 332 | 43 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 738.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nishihara?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 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 Nishihara today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Nishihara?
Local time is 23:22. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Nishihara?
Nishihara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nishihara?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Nishihara located?
It is at 32.55125, 130.72025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nishihara in?
It is in Japan.