Location & Surroundings
Rafadah is a dune(s) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at 210 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Al Madam, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Abu Dhabi is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Dubai International Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: Ruq‘at Bū Z̧afīdah
Overview
Rafadah is Desert. Dunes in UAE.
It is located in United Arab Emirates.
The elevation is around 210 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United Arab Emirates
- Type dune(s) (DUNE)
- a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 51' 37" N, 55° 39' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 210 m
- Timezone Asia/Dubai
- Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dirham (AED)
- Phone Prefix +971
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:44
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Other dune(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rafadah
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rafadah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
5.8 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 34.9 | 5.8 | 292 | 30 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 293 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 176 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 1.1 | 235 | 40 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 199.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 7.6 | 309 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 683.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 307 | 72 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 98 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 1.3 | 114 | 28 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 197.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.1 | 7.2 | 310 | 25 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 676.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 2 | 72 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 58 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 1.6 | 18 | 36 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 195.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.2 | 7.6 | 317 | 28 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 675.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rafadah?
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 7.6 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 Rafadah today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Rafadah?
Local time is 02:44. Time zone: Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is Rafadah?
Rafadah is a dune(s).
What is the elevation of Rafadah?
DEM 210 m.
Where is Rafadah located?
It is at 24.86014, 55.65022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rafadah in?
It is in United Arab Emirates.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry