Location & Surroundings
Sakamoto is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ninohe, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 525 km to the south. The nearest airport is Hachinohe Ab, 36 km away.
Also known as: 坂本 · さかもと · サカモト
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
40° 15' 12" N, 141° 19' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 187 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:18
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
坂本
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さかもと
ja
サカモト
Weather in Sakamoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakamoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
13.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 13.0 | 0.4 | 62 | 84 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 2.6 | 47 | 68 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 170.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 3.8 | 53 | 64 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 713.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 1.2 | 64 | 98 | 1,026.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 18 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 0.9 | 60 | 97 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 4.2 | 83 | 78 | 1,027.5 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 95 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 3.7 | 76 | 94 | 1,025.9 | 0.58 / 0.73 | 100 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 2.8 | 73 | 98 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 12.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.0 | 2.1 | 49 | 99 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.9 | 66 | 99 | 1,023.3 | 2.57 / 2.82 | 100 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 14 | 100 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 2.40 | 100 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 185 | 99 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.7 | 0.8 | 196 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.43 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakamoto?
Now 13.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 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 Sakamoto today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Sakamoto?
Local time is 09:18. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sakamoto?
Sakamoto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakamoto?
DEM 187 m.
Where is Sakamoto located?
It is at 40.25344, 141.33035 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakamoto in?
It is in Japan.