Location & Surroundings
Shiraono is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 391 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamada, 4 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 870 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: 白小野 · しらおの · シラオノ
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° 39' 42" N, 130° 57' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 391 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:31
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ja
白小野
ja
しらおの
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シラオノ
Weather in Shiraono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shiraono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 56 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 19.2 | 1.4 | 144 | 96 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 254 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 95 | 55.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shiraono?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 56 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shiraono today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Shiraono?
Local time is 08:31. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shiraono?
Shiraono is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shiraono?
DEM 391 m.
Where is Shiraono located?
It is at 32.66174, 130.96551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shiraono in?
It is in Japan.