Location & Surroundings
Sawabe is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rikuzen-Takata, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 405 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Morioka Hanamaki Airport, 68 km away.
Also known as: 沢辺 · さわべ · サワベ
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
38° 59' 19" N, 141° 41' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 131 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:42
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
沢辺
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さわべ
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サワベ
Weather in Sawabe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sawabe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 17.9 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
6.9 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 17.9 | 6.9 | 308 | 56 | 1,020.0 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 3.6 | 324 | 73 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.8 | 2.5 | 326 | 71 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 1.8 | 96 | 69 | 1,023.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 2.4 | 78 | 67 | 1,021.7 | 0.08 / 0.12 | 100 | 306.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 2.2 | 65 | 77 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 3.0 | 139 | 79 | 1,018.7 | 0.61 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 4.7 | 133 | 73 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 99 | 74.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.5 | 3.4 | 144 | 74 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 389.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.5 | 160 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 24 | 38.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.8 | 268 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.20 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.6 | 270 | 87 | 1,010.2 | 0.25 / 0.45 | 100 | 32.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 3.6 | 48 | 81 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sawabe?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 17.9 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sawabe today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Sawabe?
Local time is 22:42. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sawabe?
Sawabe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sawabe?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Sawabe located?
It is at 38.98868, 141.68570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sawabe in?
It is in Japan.