Location & Surroundings
Sōzu is a settlement in Oita, Japan, at 330 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsukawaki, 8 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 835 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tsuiki Ab, 47 km away.
Also known as: 早水
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
33° 15' 52" N, 131° 4' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 330 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 126 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:02
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
早水
Weather in Sozu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sozu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 21.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 162 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 17.6 | 0.8 | 109 | 98 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 28 | 100 | 1,012.2 | 6.33 / 6.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.1 | 52 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 2.12 | 100 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 38 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 86 | 162.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.4 | 75 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 66.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.8 | 1.1 | 89 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 66 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 110.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 347 | 56 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 729.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 1.1 | 160 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 202 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 294 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 108.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 318 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 26 | 708.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.0 | 1.2 | 11 | 95 | 1,017.4 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 21 | 119.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sozu?
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 21.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 162 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 Sozu today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Sozu?
Local time is 05:02. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sozu?
Sozu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sozu?
DEM 330 m.
Where is Sozu located?
It is at 33.26457, 131.07484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sozu in?
It is in Japan.