Location & Surroundings
Shimada is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 72 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikuchi, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 870 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 島田 · しまだ · シマダ
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
33° 1' 34" N, 130° 45' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 72 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 638 p/km²
- Built-up 11.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:58
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 28 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
島田
ja
しまだ
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シマダ
Weather in Shimada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 20.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 19.9 | 1.6 | 311 | 78 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 4.1 | 346 | 34 | 1,015.6 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 0 | 650.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 2.3 | 44 | 67 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.5 | 1.9 | 48 | 78 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.6 | 41 | 60 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 267 | 39 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 532.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 1.8 | 76 | 65 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 1.6 | 74 | 67 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 0.7 | 72 | 48 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 342 | 28 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 571.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 2.3 | 60 | 61 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 1.9 | 58 | 55 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 1.2 | 63 | 49 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 90.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimada?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 20.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Shimada today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Shimada?
Local time is 19:58. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimada?
Shimada is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shimada?
DEM 72 m.
Where is Shimada located?
It is at 33.02606, 130.76185 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimada in?
It is in Japan.