Location & Surroundings
Shimosawa is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 293 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ichinohe, 13 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 520 km to the south. The nearest airport is Hachinohe Ab, 45 km away.
Also known as: 下沢 · しもさわ · シモサワ
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 14' 10" N, 141° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 293 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:57
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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下沢
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しもさわ
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シモサワ
Weather in Shimosawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimosawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,006.5 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 | 18.4 | 1.9 | 13 | 100 | 1,006.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 2.8 | 9 | 99 | 1,006.0 | 2.78 / 2.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 297 | 78 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 1 | 167.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 3.6 | 309 | 58 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 688.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 1.8 | 245 | 96 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 1.1 | 233 | 97 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 132 | 68 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 171.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 110 | 53 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 686.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.1 | 1.9 | 185 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 1.6 | 220 | 95 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 3.5 | 263 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 122.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 5.3 | 270 | 61 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 684.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.3 | 2.0 | 225 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 76.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimosawa?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 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 Shimosawa today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Shimosawa?
Local time is 07:57. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimosawa?
Shimosawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimosawa?
DEM 293 m.
Where is Shimosawa located?
It is at 40.23599, 141.13334 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimosawa in?
It is in Japan.