Location & Surroundings
Shimo is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamaga, 4 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 880 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: 下 · 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
33° 0' 4" N, 130° 38' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:18
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
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下
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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 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 19.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 379 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.56 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 | 18.8 | 3.3 | 11 | 92 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 2.5 | 357 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 77 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 3.2 | 339 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.04 / 0.20 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 2.6 | 339 | 74 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 25 | 55.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 4.9 | 339 | 76 | 1,015.7 | 0.41 / 0.56 | 84 | 378.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 2.9 | 10 | 53 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 0 | 45.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 3.7 | 17 | 61 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 3.3 | 34 | 54 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.1 | 2.6 | 359 | 38 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 639.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 2.1 | 38 | 63 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.9 | 1.2 | 76 | 65 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 1.8 | 136 | 58 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 2.8 | 214 | 52 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 600.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimo?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 19.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 379 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shimo today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 05m.
What is the local time in Shimo?
Local time is 23:18. 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 40 m.
Where is Shimo located?
It is at 33.00123, 130.64763 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimo in?
It is in Japan.