Location & Surroundings
Ōkubo is a settlement in Kagoshima, Japan, at 93 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maeda, 4 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 945 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kanoya Ab, 12 km away.
Also known as: 大窪
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° 17' 32" N, 130° 55' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 93 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:55
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
大窪
Weather in Okubo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okubo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 20.7 | 1.8 | 326 | 84 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 69 | 71 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 112 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 39 | 557.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 3.1 | 63 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 35 | 100.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 3.6 | 49 | 74 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 4.0 | 55 | 71 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 4.9 | 62 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 64 | 571.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 4.1 | 56 | 80 | 1,017.9 | 0.04 / 0.16 | 19 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 3.6 | 31 | 84 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 4.2 | 46 | 80 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 5.0 | 60 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 594.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 3.7 | 47 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 109.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 1.8 | 18 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.11 / 0.12 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okubo?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 06:09 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Okubo?
Local time is 11:55. 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 93 m.
Where is Okubo located?
It is at 31.29229, 130.93291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okubo in?
It is in Japan.