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Rafov

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Location & Surroundings

Râfov is a town in Prahova, Romania with 5,472 inhabitants, at 102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Berceni, 8 km to the north. The national capital Bucharest is 48 km to the south. The nearest airport is Henri Coanda International Airport, 33 km away.

Also known as: Râfovul · Rîfov

Overview

Râfov is village in Prahova County, Romania — RO sat în comuna Râfov, județul Prahova, România.

It is located in Râfov, Romania.

The population is about 370 (2021).

The elevation is around 104 metre.

Also known as: Rafov

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Basic Data

  • Country Romania
  • Located in Râfov
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    44° 52' 0" N, 26° 8' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 102 m
  • Timezone Europe/Bucharest
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,472
  • Pop. Density 405 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Leu (RON)
  • Phone Prefix +40

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Alternate Names

Râfovul
Rîfov

Weather in Rafov

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rafov, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.

Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 21.4 2.9 63 52 1,022.3 - / 0.00 63 0.0 n/a
6h 17.6 2.3 48 65 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
12h 20.5 1.2 47 53 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 13 39.0 n/a
18h 28.5 2.8 171 30 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 14 592.5 n/a
Tomorrow 24.3 0.5 190 39 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 141.4 n/a
30h 20.0 1.1 319 51 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
36h 21.9 0.8 321 44 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 92 27.7 n/a
42h 28.5 1.2 202 28 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 418.9 n/a
Monday 17.8 5.9 74 57 1,015.7 0.58 / 0.58 62 125.1 n/a
54h 13.2 0.7 129 70 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.17 57 0.0 n/a
60h 13.1 4.0 55 73 1,018.0 0.59 / 0.77 100 7.2 n/a
66h 13.6 2.6 123 68 1,018.0 1.08 / 1.85 97 132.9 n/a
Tuesday 12.0 3.6 280 75 1,018.7 0.00 / 1.59 99 88.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rafov?
Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Rafov today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 19:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Rafov?
Local time is 05:24. Time zone: Europe/Bucharest (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rafov?
Rafov is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rafov?
Population about 5,472.
What is the elevation of Rafov?
DEM 102 m.
Where is Rafov located?
It is at 44.86667, 26.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rafov in?
It is in Romania.

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Last updated 2012-06-12
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