Location & Surroundings
Rakan is a settlement in Fukuoka, Japan, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miyata, 2 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 855 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ashiya Ab, 17 km away.
Also known as: 羅漢
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
33° 43' 40" N, 130° 39' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 736 p/km²
- Built-up 10.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:27
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
羅漢
Weather in Rakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 17.1 | 2.1 | 191 | 93 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 3.6 | 240 | 93 | 1,017.6 | 9.44 / 9.44 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 4.4 | 270 | 69 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 59 | 248.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 3.0 | 260 | 70 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 54.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 2.6 | 255 | 75 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 3.1 | 276 | 61 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 4.4 | 282 | 48 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 600.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 1.6 | 240 | 64 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 77.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.8 | 1.8 | 174 | 71 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 165 | 61 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 242 | 44 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 552.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 143 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 35.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.6 | 5.3 | 180 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakan?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 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 Rakan today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Rakan?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Rakan?
Rakan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rakan?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Rakan located?
It is at 33.72778, 130.65897 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakan in?
It is in Japan.