Location & Surroundings
Shiro is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uto, less than 2 km away. The national capital Tokyo is about 895 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 城 · しろ · シロ
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° 40' 43" N, 130° 39' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,404 p/km²
- Built-up 23.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:04
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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城
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しろ
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シロ
Weather in Shiro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shiro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 23.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
5.8 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 22.3 | 5.8 | 343 | 61 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 4.0 | 14 | 74 | 1,015.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 1 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 2.2 | 41 | 77 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 3.2 | 20 | 58 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 5.3 | 353 | 40 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 722.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 3.1 | 31 | 72 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 2.1 | 53 | 76 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 28 | 59 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 2.4 | 303 | 40 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 726.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.9 | 96 | 64 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 1.8 | 42 | 64 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 20 | 66 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 47.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 3.3 | 68 | 72 | 1,018.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 73 | 289.9 | 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 Shiro?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 23.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Shiro today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Shiro?
Local time is 21:04. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shiro?
Shiro is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shiro?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Shiro located?
It is at 32.67858, 130.65471 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shiro in?
It is in Japan.