Location & Surroundings
Niu is a settlement in Wakayama, Japan, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Itogawa, 6 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 445 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: 丹生
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
34° 4' 28" N, 135° 14' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 729 p/km²
- Built-up 21.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:32
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ja
丹生
Weather in Niu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (10 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 18.6 | 2.8 | 10 | 97 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 5.5 | 15 | 83 | 1,009.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 56 | 55.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 6.0 | 359 | 58 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 647.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 6.0 | 12 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 5.8 | 5 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 6.3 | 6 | 63 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.7 | 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 Niu?
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Niu today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Niu?
Local time is 08:32. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Niu?
Niu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Niu?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Niu located?
It is at 34.07432, 135.23694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niu in?
It is in Japan.