Location & Surroundings
Shōwa is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinoenishi, 4 km to the north. The national capital Tokyo is about 905 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kagoshima Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: 昭和 · しょうわ · ショウワ
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° 11' 29" N, 130° 50' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 166 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,236 p/km²
- Built-up 9.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:15
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
昭和
ja
しょうわ
ja
ショウワ
Weather in Showa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Showa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 20.3 | 0.9 | 145 | 99 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 252 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 100 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 288 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 1.69 / 2.79 | 67 | 451.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 43 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.24 | 100 | 104.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.9 | 336 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 244 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 94 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 302 | 87 | 1,009.8 | 5.51 / 5.63 | 60 | 466.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 103 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 98 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 0.7 | 52 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 103 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 86 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 247 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 1.60 / 1.67 | 74 | 502.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 0.3 | 52 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 38 | 63.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.5 | 0.7 | 332 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 28 | 0.0 | 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 Showa?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 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 Showa today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Showa?
Local time is 14:15. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Showa?
Showa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Showa?
DEM 166 m.
Where is Showa located?
It is at 32.19145, 130.83361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Showa in?
It is in Japan.