Location & Surroundings
Tarutama is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 697 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nakamatsu, 3 km to the south. The national capital Tokyo is about 855 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: 垂玉 · たるたま · タルタマ
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' 45" N, 131° 2' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 697 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:36
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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垂玉
ja
たるたま
ja
タルタマ
Weather in Tarutama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tarutama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.13 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 | 19.0 | 2.2 | 64 | 99 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 1.9 | 72 | 99 | 1,016.5 | 2.34 / 2.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 84 | 97 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 80 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 72 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.77 / 0.96 | 52 | 510.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 2.1 | 80 | 98 | 1,016.0 | 2.17 / 3.13 | 33 | 119.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 1.6 | 59 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 22 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.6 | 5 | 79 | 1,009.3 | 0.31 / 0.32 | 31 | 507.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.0 | 2.1 | 21 | 94 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 84 | 129.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.7 | 11 | 96 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 2.8 | 10 | 74 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 61 | 97.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 3.6 | 1 | 55 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 747.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.1 | 2.7 | 46 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 156.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tarutama?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tarutama today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Tarutama?
Local time is 04:36. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tarutama?
Tarutama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Tarutama?
DEM 697 m.
Where is Tarutama located?
It is at 32.86259, 131.03445 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tarutama in?
It is in Japan.