Location & Surroundings
Shirokane is a settlement in Chiba, Japan, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Motona, 4 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is 66 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tateyama Ab, 14 km away.
Also known as: 白銀 · しろかね · シロカネ
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
35° 6' 36" N, 139° 50' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,287 p/km²
- Built-up 14.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:11
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
白銀
ja
しろかね
ja
シロカネ
Weather in Shirokane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shirokane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 8.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 327 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
8.3 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,003.4 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 | 24.0 | 8.3 | 40 | 72 | 1,003.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 7.7 | 29 | 78 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 7.8 | 19 | 63 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 8.4 | 13 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 4.2 | 94 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 326.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 3.9 | 77 | 64 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 5.1 | 44 | 69 | 1,021.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 4.9 | 48 | 66 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 17 | 145.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 3.2 | 85 | 58 | 1,022.8 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 46 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 4.0 | 92 | 70 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 3.2 | 53 | 69 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 3.7 | 45 | 60 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 151.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.3 | 3.0 | 50 | 54 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.2 | 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 Shirokane?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 8.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 327 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 Shirokane today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Shirokane?
Local time is 23:11. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Shirokane?
Shirokane is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shirokane?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Shirokane located?
It is at 35.10992, 139.84111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shirokane in?
It is in Japan.