Location & Surroundings
Shō is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uekimachi-mono, 4 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 885 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: 庄 · しょう · ショウ
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° 51' 36" N, 130° 41' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 531 p/km²
- Built-up 9.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:29
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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庄
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しょう
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ショウ
Weather in Sho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 24.9 | 0.9 | 348 | 69 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 2.7 | 272 | 45 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 731.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 68 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 136.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 43 | 70 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.4 | 156 | 61 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 2.8 | 248 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 732.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 152 | 70 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 120.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 128 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 0.3 | 333 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 294 | 96 | 1,009.5 | 7.58 / 7.78 | 100 | 45.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 216 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 7.49 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 115 | 97 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 6.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.8 | 1.5 | 158 | 94 | 1,009.8 | 11.68 / 18.51 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sho?
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Sho today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Sho?
Local time is 16:29. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sho?
Sho is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sho?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Sho located?
It is at 32.85989, 130.68787 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sho in?
It is in Japan.