Location & Surroundings
Shimozuru is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 456 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Samata, 16 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 885 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: 下鶴 · しもづる · シモヅル
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° 29' 16" N, 130° 52' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 456 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:04
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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下鶴
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しもづる
ja
シモヅル
Weather in Shimozuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimozuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 15.9 | 1.2 | 5 | 96 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 345 | 68 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 112.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 328 | 46 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 739.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 1.0 | 84 | 82 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 131.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 1.0 | 81 | 88 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 0.3 | 304 | 68 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 321 | 54 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 714.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 1.7 | 130 | 92 | 1,019.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 41 | 91.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.0 | 1.5 | 110 | 88 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 0.8 | 106 | 63 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 79.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 310 | 61 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 73 | 569.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 121 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 100 | 80.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.3 | 0.5 | 17 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.36 / 0.42 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimozuru?
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Shimozuru today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Shimozuru?
Local time is 14:04. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shimozuru?
Shimozuru is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shimozuru?
DEM 456 m.
Where is Shimozuru located?
It is at 32.48788, 130.87450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimozuru in?
It is in Japan.