Location & Surroundings
Sako is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamaga, 8 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 875 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 迫 · さこ · サコ
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° 5' 4" N, 130° 40' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:44
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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迫
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さこ
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サコ
Weather in Sako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 25.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 19.8 | 1.0 | 53 | 84 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 328 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 4.6 | 304 | 52 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 680.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 1.5 | 338 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 103.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.1 | 27 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 3.9 | 339 | 56 | 1,014.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 4.7 | 349 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 724.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 1.8 | 46 | 69 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 22 | 125.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.1 | 1.7 | 39 | 78 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 2.1 | 16 | 54 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 4.2 | 349 | 44 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 712.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 2.7 | 34 | 77 | 1,021.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 119.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.0 | 2.1 | 54 | 80 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sako?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 25.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Sako today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Sako?
Local time is 10:44. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sako?
Sako is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sako?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Sako located?
It is at 33.08444, 130.68205 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sako in?
It is in Japan.