Location & Surroundings
Shimoharu is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shimada, less than 2 km away. The national capital Tokyo is about 880 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: 下原 · しもはる · シモハル
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° 45' 44" N, 130° 47' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 599 p/km²
- Built-up 13.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:31
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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下原
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しもはる
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シモハル
Weather in Shimoharu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimoharu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (9 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,019.5 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 | 19.7 | 2.0 | 9 | 60 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 3.6 | 356 | 38 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 721.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 69 | 70 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.0 | 1.8 | 78 | 76 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.3 | 50 | 58 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 292 | 38 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 722.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 2.1 | 91 | 71 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.7 | 76 | 64 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.0 | 1.5 | 55 | 70 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 41.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.8 | 90 | 72 | 1,019.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 273.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 2.2 | 69 | 82 | 1,020.4 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 98 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 2.4 | 75 | 85 | 1,019.1 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 2.9 | 86 | 65 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 71.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimoharu?
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 Shimoharu today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Shimoharu?
Local time is 17:31. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimoharu?
Shimoharu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shimoharu?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Shimoharu located?
It is at 32.76236, 130.79614 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimoharu in?
It is in Japan.