Location & Surroundings
Rafd is a settlement in Dhamar, Yemen, at 2,348 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhamar, 29 km to the southeast. The national capital Sanaa is 71 km to the north. The nearest airport is Dhamar Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: رفد · Rifd
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
14° 43' 10" N, 44° 12' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 2348 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 574 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:24
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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رفد
Weather in Rafd
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rafd, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
5.5 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,021.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 16.8 | 5.5 | 67 | 36 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 3.3 | 67 | 37 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 4.4 | 78 | 33 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 143.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 350 | 22 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 806.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 5.2 | 59 | 45 | 1,022.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 68 | 102.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 2.5 | 68 | 48 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 3.9 | 70 | 48 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 126.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 38 | 30 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 780.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.1 | 5.0 | 78 | 56 | 1,022.5 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 5 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 2.3 | 70 | 66 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 2.3 | 79 | 53 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 137.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 2.6 | 265 | 39 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 636.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.0 | 4.3 | 69 | 47 | 1,020.9 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 66 | 28.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rafd?
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 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 Rafd today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Rafd?
Local time is 07:24. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rafd?
Rafd is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rafd?
DEM 2,348 m.
Where is Rafd located?
It is at 14.71944, 44.21102 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rafd in?
It is in Yemen.