Location & Surroundings
Rafael is a locality in Artemisa, Cuba, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Artemisa, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Havana is 45 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Playa Baracoa Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 51' 0" N, 82° 42' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 82 m
- Timezone America/Havana
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (CUP)
- Phone Prefix +53
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rafael
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rafael, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.8 | 1.9 | 54 | 92 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 3.8 | 39 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 99 | 504.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 4.0 | 41 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 1.69 / 1.92 | 0 | 247.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 71 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.3 | 69 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 4.2 | 33 | 56 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 7 | 542.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 40 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 347.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.9 | 37 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 2.6 | 31 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 4.3 | 31 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 544.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 28 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 340.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 2.1 | 56 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 2.7 | 43 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rafael?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 Rafael today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Rafael?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rafael?
Rafael is a locality.
What is the elevation of Rafael?
DEM 82 m.
Where is Rafael located?
It is at 22.85000, -82.70000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rafael in?
It is in Cuba.