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Location & Surroundings

Rafz is a village in Zurich, Switzerland with 3,233 inhabitants, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jestetten, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 17 km away.

Overview

Rafz is municipality in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Zürich in der Schweiz.

It is located in Bülach District, Switzerland.

The population is about 4,462 (2017).

It covers about 11 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 419 metre.

Also known as: Rafz ZH, Rafsa

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Bülach District
  • Area 11 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 36' 16" N, 8° 32' 35" E
  • Elevation DEM: 421 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,233
  • Pop. Density 443 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.6%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Weather in Rafz

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

Now 4.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 6.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 117 W/m2.

Temperature
4.4 C
Wind
4.5 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,024.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 4.4 4.5 51 74 1,024.6 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 3.2 4.5 51 79 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 82 0.0 n/a
12h 6.1 4.6 60 66 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 117.3 n/a
18h 4.9 4.5 58 75 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 34.7 n/a
Tomorrow 3.8 3.3 60 82 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 4.0 2.6 54 84 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 7.1 3.2 54 69 1,022.8 0.02 / 0.02 100 104.3 n/a
42h 3.0 2.3 32 90 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 51 94.6 n/a
Thursday 1.3 1.0 22 96 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
54h 0.4 1.0 58 97 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
60h 9.6 1.6 57 59 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 253.2 n/a
66h 4.5 1.1 21 87 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 9 144.4 n/a
Friday 2.3 1.1 33 94 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rafz?
Now 4.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 6.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 117 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 Rafz today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 9h 56m.
What is the local time in Rafz?
Local time is 10:57. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rafz?
Rafz is a populated place.
How many people live in Rafz?
Population about 3,233.
What is the elevation of Rafz?
DEM 421 m.
Where is Rafz located?
It is at 47.60438, 8.54305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rafz in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2013-03-28
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