Location & Surroundings
Taira is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 97 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kumamoto, 3 km to the east. The national capital Tokyo is about 890 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: 平 · たいら · タイラ
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° 47' 54" N, 130° 39' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 97 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:03
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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平
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たいら
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タイラ
Weather in Taira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (293 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 27.7 | 2.7 | 293 | 51 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 10 | 76 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.9 | 15 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 4.1 | 8 | 62 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 4.5 | 6 | 42 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 734.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 3.6 | 23 | 67 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 2.6 | 34 | 74 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 2.9 | 34 | 60 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 113.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 2.0 | 340 | 38 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 740.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.9 | 76 | 69 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 130.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 58 | 72 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 53 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 2.4 | 342 | 66 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 246.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taira?
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 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 Taira today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Taira?
Local time is 22:03. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Taira?
Taira is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Taira?
DEM 97 m.
Where is Taira located?
It is at 32.79837, 130.65795 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taira in?
It is in Japan.