Location & Surroundings
Wakize is a settlement in Kumamoto, Japan, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamada, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 875 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 脇瀬 · わきぜ · ワキゼ
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° 38' 7" N, 130° 55' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 75 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:05
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
脇瀬
ja
わきぜ
ja
ワキゼ
Weather in Wakize
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wakize, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 16.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 16.9 | 4.1 | 302 | 85 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 2.3 | 350 | 87 | 1,019.4 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 6 | 25.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 1.3 | 25 | 84 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 1.4 | 25 | 60 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 2.3 | 311 | 43 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 650.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.8 | 1.7 | 114 | 77 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.8 | 1.6 | 126 | 83 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 0.8 | 192 | 67 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 79.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.2 | 2.0 | 252 | 63 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 583.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 1.5 | 140 | 82 | 1,023.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 60.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 0.6 | 164 | 96 | 1,020.9 | 1.96 / 1.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 200 | 90 | 1,020.0 | 1.57 / 3.54 | 96 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 3.0 | 255 | 89 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 100 | 296.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wakize?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 16.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Wakize today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 03m.
What is the local time in Wakize?
Local time is 03:05. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wakize?
Wakize is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Wakize?
DEM 188 m.
Where is Wakize located?
It is at 32.63534, 130.92227 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wakize in?
It is in Japan.