Location & Surroundings
Shimotate is a settlement in Iwate, Japan, at 118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hanamaki, 5 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Morioka Hanamaki Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: 下舘 · しもたて · シモタテ
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
39° 23' 52" N, 141° 3' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 118 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:48
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
下舘
ja
しもたて
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シモタテ
Weather in Shimotate
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimotate, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 14.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
8.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,023.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 8.2 | 1.2 | 301 | 90 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.7 | 1.2 | 332 | 91 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 0.9 | 66 | 70 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 110.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.5 | 1.4 | 156 | 76 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 1.3 | 124 | 92 | 1,021.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 71 | 25.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 0.7 | 116 | 95 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 2.2 | 145 | 82 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 2.8 | 159 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 93 | 252.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.4 | 1.8 | 153 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.22 / 0.70 | 96 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 0.6 | 211 | 98 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 280 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 94 | 39.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 3.7 | 286 | 68 | 1,008.8 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 100 | 399.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.5 | 1.7 | 292 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 39.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimotate?
Now 8.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 14.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 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 Shimotate today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Shimotate?
Local time is 03:48. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimotate?
Shimotate is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimotate?
DEM 118 m.
Where is Shimotate located?
It is at 39.39767, 141.06645 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimotate in?
It is in Japan.