Location & Surroundings
Shimo is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ushibukamachi, 13 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 965 km to the east. The nearest airport is Amakusa Airfield, 22 km away.
Also known as: 志茂 · しも · シモ
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° 19' 20" N, 130° 1' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 174 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:15
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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志茂
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しも
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シモ
Weather in Shimo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 26.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 23.5 | 3.9 | 38 | 87 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.6 | 35 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 87 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 4.1 | 8 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 0.01 / 0.36 | 2 | 375.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 7 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 137.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.4 | 83 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 40 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.5 | 299 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 729.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 271 | 71 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 0.5 | 217 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.1 | 330 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 5.9 | 317 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 678.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 5.4 | 345 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 81.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.7 | 6.1 | 21 | 71 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimo?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 26.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 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 Shimo today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Shimo?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimo?
Shimo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shimo?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Shimo located?
It is at 32.32234, 130.02081 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimo in?
It is in Japan.