Location & Surroundings
Sakai is a settlement in Fukushima, Japan, at 501 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mizunashi, 25 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 175 km to the south. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 85 km away.
Also known as: 界
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
37° 15' 47" N, 139° 32' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 501 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 175 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:01
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:11
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Alternate Names
ja
界
Weather in Sakai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 W/m2.
Temperature
10.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,020.4 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 | 10.7 | 1.0 | 176 | 96 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 73 | 74 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 114.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 2.1 | 11 | 67 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 532.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 1.6 | 141 | 96 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 25.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 1.0 | 163 | 96 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 115 | 63 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.6 | 128 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 625.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 2.6 | 157 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 54.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.4 | 2.1 | 168 | 94 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 318 | 58 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 131.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 7.2 | 286 | 95 | 1,010.1 | 2.92 / 2.92 | 100 | 189.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.0 | 3.7 | 298 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 96 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.9 | 3.6 | 292 | 88 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakai?
Now 10.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 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 Sakai today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Sakai?
Local time is 13:01. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sakai?
Sakai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakai?
DEM 501 m.
Where is Sakai located?
It is at 37.26300, 139.54072 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakai in?
It is in Japan.