Location & Surroundings
Ōkubo is a settlement in Kagoshima, Japan, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shiromoto, 6 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 955 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kanoya Ab, 13 km away.
Also known as: 大久保
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
31° 15' 12" N, 130° 50' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 170 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:50
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
大久保
Weather in Okubo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okubo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 24.1 | 2.2 | 13 | 82 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.1 | 329 | 72 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 122.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 2.9 | 206 | 68 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 767.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.8 | 313 | 85 | 1,005.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 149.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 3.6 | 330 | 88 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 325 | 75 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 124.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 267 | 63 | 1,002.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 776.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 22 | 84 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 154.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 1.3 | 355 | 85 | 1,006.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 327 | 84 | 1,010.1 | 0.42 / 0.72 | 59 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 207 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 67 | 612.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 74 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 55 | 111.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 3.4 | 65 | 79 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okubo?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 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 Okubo today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Okubo?
Local time is 13:50. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Okubo?
Okubo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Okubo?
DEM 170 m.
Where is Okubo located?
It is at 31.25322, 130.84974 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okubo in?
It is in Japan.