Location & Surroundings
Tera Shima is an island in Nagasaki, Japan, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saikai, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 970 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nagasaki Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 寺島 · Tera Sima · Tera-shima
Overview
Tera Island is island in Nagasaki, Japan — JA 日本の長崎県西海市、呼子ノ瀬戸にある島.
It is located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Also known as: Terashima
Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Nagasaki Prefecture
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 2' 6" N, 129° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 37 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 308 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:14
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
寺島
Weather in Tera Shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tera Shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 23.5 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
6.8 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 23.5 | 6.8 | 215 | 86 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 5.3 | 316 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 2.85 / 2.85 | 11 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 8.3 | 324 | 70 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 8.1 | 351 | 69 | 1,017.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 41 | 49.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 8.6 | 1 | 42 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 683.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 5.5 | 31 | 60 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 4.5 | 43 | 71 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 4.1 | 47 | 61 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 4.4 | 354 | 48 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 669.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.8 | 49 | 63 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 97.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 2.0 | 58 | 62 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.9 | 64 | 54 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 2.7 | 340 | 42 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 609.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tera Shima?
Now 23.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 23.5 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Tera Shima today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Tera Shima?
Local time is 02:14. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tera Shima?
Tera Shima is a island.
What is the elevation of Tera Shima?
DEM 37 m.
Where is Tera Shima located?
It is at 33.03511, 129.63329 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tera Shima in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry