Location & Surroundings
Shimote is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Taragi, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 895 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: 下手 · しもて · シモテ
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
32° 23' 50" N, 130° 49' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 294 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 175 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:47
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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下手
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しもて
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シモテ
Weather in Shimote
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimote, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 24.9 | 2.7 | 303 | 55 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 31 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 1 | 124.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 4 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 334 | 69 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 110.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.3 | 315 | 46 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 737.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 1.2 | 67 | 80 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 130.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 67 | 86 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 0.0 | 212 | 64 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 115.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 0.8 | 277 | 48 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 744.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 1.8 | 113 | 89 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 127.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 1.3 | 80 | 78 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 78 | 68 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 0.5 | 349 | 73 | 1,014.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 92 | 482.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimote?
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 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 Shimote today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Shimote?
Local time is 00:47. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimote?
Shimote is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimote?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Shimote located?
It is at 32.39712, 130.82610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimote in?
It is in Japan.