Location & Surroundings
Shimozuru is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 445 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miyahara, 3 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 845 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 37 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
33° 8' 3" N, 131° 2' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 445 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:15
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 48 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 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 59 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,016.7 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 | 15.8 | 1.0 | 114 | 81 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 1.5 | 62 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.3 | 77 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.7 | 96 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 0.8 | 139 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 275 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 53 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 2.2 | 294 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.22 / 0.33 | 95 | 446.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 1.0 | 278 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 27 | 63.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.1 | 0.4 | 225 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 2.3 | 318 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 3 | 99.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 4.2 | 339 | 49 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 731.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 2.0 | 25 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 21 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.8 | 0.7 | 355 | 83 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimozuru?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 59 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 06:10 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Shimozuru?
Local time is 09:15. 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 445 m.
Where is Shimozuru located?
It is at 33.13415, 131.03823 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimozuru in?
It is in Japan.