Location & Surroundings
Shimotsuru is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 71 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Honmachi, 10 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 910 km to the east. The nearest airport is Amakusa Airfield, 44 km away.
Also known as: 下鶴
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
32° 25' 5" N, 130° 37' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 71 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 69 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:34
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
下鶴
Weather in Shimotsuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimotsuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 22.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
6.2 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 21.3 | 6.2 | 341 | 65 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 4.6 | 7 | 79 | 1,015.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 2 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 2.7 | 35 | 83 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 3.8 | 15 | 59 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 5.4 | 351 | 43 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 732.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 2.8 | 41 | 75 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.8 | 72 | 76 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 13 | 60 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 2.2 | 329 | 46 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 726.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.8 | 119 | 69 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.8 | 46 | 63 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 26 | 68 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 49.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 3.1 | 53 | 71 | 1,018.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 62 | 326.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimotsuru?
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 22.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Shimotsuru today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Shimotsuru?
Local time is 21:34. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimotsuru?
Shimotsuru is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shimotsuru?
DEM 71 m.
Where is Shimotsuru located?
It is at 32.41799, 130.62278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimotsuru in?
It is in Japan.