Location & Surroundings
Shimotaira is a settlement in Aomori, Japan, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nanaku, 6 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 545 km to the south. The nearest airport is Hachinohe Ab, 19 km away.
Also known as: 下平 · しもたいら · シモタイラ
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° 25' 7" N, 141° 20' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 507 p/km²
- Built-up 11.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:52
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ja
下平
ja
しもたいら
ja
シモタイラ
Weather in Shimotaira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimotaira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 19.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,017.1 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 | 16.2 | 0.4 | 269 | 86 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 0.8 | 314 | 89 | 1,017.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 334 | 63 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 2.7 | 65 | 61 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 533.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.1 | 1.0 | 243 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 0.4 | 230 | 81 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 2.8 | 57 | 67 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 155.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 4.6 | 74 | 75 | 1,023.0 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 35 | 600.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.3 | 1.4 | 80 | 95 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 2 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.4 | 1.4 | 100 | 95 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 4.2 | 90 | 80 | 1,027.9 | 0.08 / 0.19 | 100 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 4.1 | 84 | 85 | 1,026.5 | 0.35 / 0.53 | 100 | 255.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.1 | 2.9 | 73 | 95 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimotaira?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 19.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 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 Shimotaira today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Shimotaira?
Local time is 05:52. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimotaira?
Shimotaira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimotaira?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Shimotaira located?
It is at 40.41851, 141.33446 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimotaira in?
It is in Japan.