Location & Surroundings
Shima is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kitakami, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 425 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Morioka Hanamaki Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: 島 · しま · シマ
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
39° 19' 31" N, 141° 12' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:18
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 16:47
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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島
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しま
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シマ
Weather in Shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 14.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
10.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (307 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,029.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 10.2 | 1.0 | 307 | 64 | 1,029.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 1.0 | 200 | 59 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 553.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.8 | 1.0 | 108 | 89 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.2 | 0.6 | 120 | 90 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 0.9 | 157 | 82 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 0.3 | 144 | 92 | 1,022.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 80.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.5 | 0.9 | 133 | 99 | 1,021.2 | 3.76 / 3.85 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 0.5 | 19 | 99 | 1,017.9 | 4.73 / 8.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.3 | 0.6 | 55 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 3.90 | 100 | 21.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 261 | 93 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 151.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.6 | 1.5 | 302 | 97 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 87 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.5 | 1.1 | 357 | 95 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.2 | 1.4 | 342 | 77 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 74.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shima?
Now 10.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 14.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 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 Shima today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 16:47 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Shima?
Local time is 18:18. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shima?
Shima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shima?
DEM 188 m.
Where is Shima located?
It is at 39.32538, 141.20916 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shima in?
It is in Japan.