Location & Surroundings
Shikaura is a settlement in Kagoshima, Japan. The nearest larger town is Isen, 2 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 1350 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tokunoshima Airport, 17 km away.
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
27° 41' 0" N, 128° 55' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:13
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Weather in Shikaura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikaura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
5.9 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 27.6 | 5.9 | 61 | 70 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 7.2 | 76 | 79 | 1,013.9 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 32 | 146.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 6.1 | 87 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 3.12 / 3.44 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 5.8 | 72 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 23 | 90.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 4.2 | 48 | 69 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 691.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 4.8 | 23 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 143.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 5.5 | 22 | 78 | 1,010.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 5.6 | 19 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 14 | 102.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.6 | 9.4 | 11 | 74 | 1,009.4 | 0.42 / 0.50 | 15 | 697.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 9.7 | 4 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 40 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 10.2 | 347 | 64 | 1,011.0 | 0.08 / 0.22 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 11.0 | 358 | 65 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 74 | 84.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 10.9 | 353 | 60 | 1,011.5 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 1 | 412.3 | 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 Shikaura?
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Shikaura today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Shikaura?
Local time is 01:13. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shikaura?
Shikaura is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shikaura?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Shikaura located?
It is at 27.68333, 128.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikaura in?
It is in Japan.