Location & Surroundings
Saba Shima is an island in Yamaguchi, Japan, at 107 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hagi, 9 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 775 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hofu Ab, 49 km away.
Also known as: 鯖島 · Saba · Saba Sima · Saba-shima
Overview
Saba Shima is island in Japan.
It is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 25' 46" N, 131° 19' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 107 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:44
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 12 min
Other islands nearby
Alternate Names
ja
鯖島
Weather in Saba Shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saba Shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.1 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
4.2 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 21.5 | 4.2 | 175 | 89 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 6.6 | 257 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 4.15 / 4.15 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 7.0 | 258 | 84 | 1,016.6 | 0.81 / 4.97 | 100 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 7.8 | 328 | 70 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 99 | 15.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 5.9 | 335 | 62 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 4.2 | 354 | 58 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 80.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 8.2 | 33 | 57 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 639.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 5.6 | 63 | 69 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.9 | 2.7 | 81 | 70 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.7 | 112 | 59 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 2.8 | 135 | 57 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 441.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 1.6 | 108 | 85 | 1,021.4 | 1.36 / 1.36 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.4 | 3.7 | 39 | 92 | 1,018.7 | 4.35 / 5.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saba Shima?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 22.1 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 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 Saba Shima today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 12m.
What is the local time in Saba Shima?
Local time is 09:44. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Saba Shima?
Saba Shima is a island.
What is the elevation of Saba Shima?
DEM 107 m.
Where is Saba Shima located?
It is at 34.42941, 131.31975 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saba Shima in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry