Location & Surroundings
Shimokoga is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 227 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikuchi, 4 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 865 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: 下古閑 · しもこが · シモコガ
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' 57" N, 130° 48' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 227 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:53
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
ja
下古閑
ja
しもこが
ja
シモコガ
Weather in Shimokoga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimokoga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 90 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.7 | 1.2 | 54 | 73 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.4 | 32 | 75 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 32 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 89.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 80 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.3 | 89 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 279 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 56 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 2.7 | 308 | 67 | 1,010.9 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 85 | 550.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 2 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 15 | 73.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.4 | 0.9 | 46 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 3.3 | 337 | 60 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 4.9 | 347 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 729.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 2.0 | 23 | 76 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 123.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.3 | 1.5 | 24 | 78 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimokoga?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 90 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 Shimokoga today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Shimokoga?
Local time is 12:53. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimokoga?
Shimokoga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shimokoga?
DEM 227 m.
Where is Shimokoga located?
It is at 33.01586, 130.81153 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimokoga in?
It is in Japan.