Weather in Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory 🇵🇸
Live weather in Rafaḩ, currently 24°C with clear. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Rafaḩ is in Palestinian Territory — see weather across all major cities in Palestinian Territory, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
23.7°C
feels like 26.7°C
Clear
Current Weather in Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory Updated at 11:15 PM yesterday
| 💧 Humidity: | 83% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 5.8 kph (311°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1013.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 0% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:21 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 07:02 PM |
What is the weather like in Rafaḩ right now?
A balmy 24°C after dark in Rafaḩ, with clear skies. It's a clear, cloudless night in Rafaḩ right now. Expect it to feel like about 27°C outside. The air is thick and close at 83%.
Air quality is good right now (US EPA index 1, PM2.5 11) — fine for outdoor exercise. The sun rose at 06:21 AM and sets at 07:02 PM, for 12h 41m of daylight.
There's only a small 5% chance of rain today, with up to 0 mm expected. The warmest part of the day lands near 1pm at around 32°C. That's right in line with the usual September average for Rafaḩ.
The week ahead looks settled, with highs holding around 32°C and lows near 21°C. For context, the record high for this date in Rafaḩ is 38°C. After dark, clear skies and a moon make for good stargazing tonight.
Ideal conditions in Rafaḩ today — get out and enjoy it.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory 🇵🇸
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory 🇵🇸 Today
Air Quality Index in Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory 🇵🇸 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 130.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 93.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 1.9 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 2.0 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 11.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 21.5 µg/m³ |
About Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ occupies the southern edge of the Gaza Strip, a narrow coastal city pressed against the Egyptian border and the Mediterranean Sea. Its geography is a flat, sandy stretch of land where the sea meets the desert, creating a stark, open landscape. The city's heartbeat is the Rafah Border Crossing, a constant flow of people and goods, while the old market district offers a tangle of alleys filled with spices, fabrics, and the hum of daily life. Nearby, the coastline provides a flat, sandy beach where fishermen launch their boats. Despite the density and the pressures of its location, Rafaḩ exudes a strong sense of resilience, with minarets and crumbling Ottoman structures standing as quiet markers of a deep, layered history.
The city operates under a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh), meaning long, sweltering summers and mild, brief winters. From June through September, daytime temperatures regularly climb above 31°C, often soaring into the high 30s, with humidity from the Mediterranean making the heat feel sticky and oppressive. Rainfall is scarce, totaling around 300 millimeters annually, almost entirely between November and March, when winter days settle around 17°C and nights dip to 9°C. In summer, lightweight, breathable clothing, a sun hat, and sunscreen are essential, while winter calls for a light jacket or sweater for cool evenings and the occasional rain shower.
Spring and autumn present the most comfortable weather windows, with warm, clear days and lower humidity. A notable phenomenon is the khamsin, a hot, dry, dust-laden wind that sweeps in from the desert, particularly in spring, briefly spiking temperatures and reducing visibility. Summer heat can be intense, but winters remain mild and snowless. Coastal fog occasionally shrouds the city in early mornings, lending a soft, muted atmosphere. For weather-curious travelers, the transitional seasons offer the best balance of manageable heat and clear skies.
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