Location & Surroundings
Samukawa is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sashiki, 14 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 930 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 45 km away.
Also known as: 寒川 · さむかわ · サムカワ
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
32° 10' 39" N, 130° 32' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 299 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:13
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
寒川
ja
さむかわ
ja
サムカワ
Weather in Samukawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samukawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.0 | 81 | 84 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.1 | 1 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 3.0 | 339 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 4.6 | 321 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 701.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 3.1 | 337 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 121.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 2.8 | 343 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 4.8 | 351 | 65 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 4.6 | 342 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 690.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.5 | 3.7 | 5 | 73 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 1.9 | 32 | 83 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 3.8 | 4 | 58 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 110.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 4.5 | 342 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 738.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 1.8 | 70 | 74 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 126.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samukawa?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Samukawa today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Samukawa?
Local time is 06:13. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Samukawa?
Samukawa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Samukawa?
DEM 299 m.
Where is Samukawa located?
It is at 32.17750, 130.54137 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samukawa in?
It is in Japan.