Location & Surroundings
Shōwachō is a settlement in Hokkaido, Japan, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hakodate, 4 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 685 km to the south. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: 昭和町 · しょうわちょう · ショウワチョウ
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
41° 48' 46" N, 140° 43' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,838 p/km²
- Built-up 37.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:39
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 16:20
- Day length 9 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
昭和町
ja
しょうわちょう
ja
ショウワチョウ
Weather in Showacho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Showacho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 12.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
6.7 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 11.9 | 6.7 | 263 | 78 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.9 | 6.6 | 266 | 71 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.4 | 4.6 | 275 | 63 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 2.4 | 290 | 83 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 14.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.3 | 2.4 | 286 | 84 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 2.4 | 276 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 2.3 | 282 | 59 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 2.8 | 46 | 80 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.3 | 3.3 | 63 | 79 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 7.3 | 96 | 89 | 1,014.6 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 7.7 | 80 | 91 | 1,010.6 | 4.52 / 5.30 | 100 | 17.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.8 | 3.4 | 43 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 4.02 / 9.32 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.5 | 2.6 | 302 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 8.33 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Showacho?
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 12.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 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 Showacho today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 16:20 (local time). Day length about 9h 58m.
What is the local time in Showacho?
Local time is 14:39. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Showacho?
Showacho is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Showacho?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Showacho located?
It is at 41.81276, 140.72652 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Showacho in?
It is in Japan.