Location & Surroundings
Sakurai is a settlement in Aomori, Japan, at 105 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hirosaki, 8 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 545 km to the south. The nearest airport is Aomori Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 桜井 · さくらい · サクライ
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° 34' 10" N, 140° 22' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 105 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 111 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:40
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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桜井
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さくらい
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サクライ
Weather in Sakurai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakurai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 15.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
7.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 227 | 82 | 1,023.6 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 0.2 | 57 | 58 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 137.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.5 | 54 | 55 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 536.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.5 | 0.9 | 144 | 85 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 38.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.0 | 1.1 | 148 | 88 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 1.7 | 148 | 64 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.2 | 194 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 513.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 2.5 | 183 | 89 | 1,009.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 54 | 18.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.4 | 2.0 | 194 | 96 | 1,007.5 | 3.38 / 3.57 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 3.1 | 250 | 83 | 1,010.2 | 0.46 / 4.03 | 3 | 43.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 4.8 | 272 | 63 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 31 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 1.6 | 260 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 60 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.7 | 2.2 | 327 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 0.23 / 0.37 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakurai?
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 15.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Sakurai today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Sakurai?
Local time is 10:40. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sakurai?
Sakurai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakurai?
DEM 105 m.
Where is Sakurai located?
It is at 40.56957, 140.38282 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakurai in?
It is in Japan.