Location & Surroundings
Okamoto is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 217 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ichinohe, 11 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 520 km to the south. The nearest airport is Hachinohe Ab, 47 km away.
Also known as: 岡本 · おかもと · オカモト
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
40° 11' 48" N, 141° 10' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 217 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:35
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
岡本
ja
おかもと
ja
オカモト
Weather in Okamoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okamoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.7 | 1.7 | 19 | 84 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 0.3 | 307 | 94 | 1,017.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.3 | 0.7 | 325 | 95 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 1.1 | 8 | 66 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 138.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 2.0 | 50 | 59 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 513.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.9 | 0.3 | 21 | 88 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 0.6 | 68 | 82 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 2.3 | 47 | 65 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 138.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.3 | 4.1 | 65 | 76 | 1,022.1 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 588.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 1.4 | 51 | 98 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 1.2 | 48 | 98 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 3.2 | 73 | 84 | 1,027.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 69.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.3 | 3.7 | 66 | 92 | 1,025.6 | 0.43 / 0.52 | 100 | 262.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okamoto?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Okamoto today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Okamoto?
Local time is 01:35. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Okamoto?
Okamoto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okamoto?
DEM 217 m.
Where is Okamoto located?
It is at 40.19677, 141.16791 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okamoto in?
It is in Japan.