Location & Surroundings
Sano is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikuchi, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 865 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: 佐野 · さの · サノ
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° 59' 37" N, 130° 50' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:56
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
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佐野
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さの
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サノ
Weather in Sano
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sano, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 312 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 19.8 | 1.6 | 39 | 96 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 87 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 1.17 / 1.17 | 36 | 311.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 2.1 | 77 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 54 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 0.9 | 71 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 2.3 | 242 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 726.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 99 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 79 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 0.9 | 254 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 271 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 72 | 641.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 27 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 2.1 | 29 | 91 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 3.0 | 33 | 57 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 112.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sano?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 312 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 Sano today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Sano?
Local time is 17:56. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sano?
Sano is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sano?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Sano located?
It is at 32.99371, 130.84157 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sano in?
It is in Japan.