Location & Surroundings
Rufford is a village in England, United Kingdom with 1,420 inhabitants, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Burscough, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital London is about 300 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Warton Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Rufford is village in West Lancashire, England.
It is located in West Lancashire, United Kingdom.
The population is about 2,161 (2021).
Also known as: Rufford, Lancashire
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in West Lancashire
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
53° 38' 1" N, 2° 49' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,420
- Pop. Density 451 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:46
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:14
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rufford
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufford, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 16.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 118 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,030.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 12.9 | 2.0 | 228 | 72 | 1,030.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.8 | 2.4 | 150 | 73 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 1.5 | 234 | 63 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 1.6 | 287 | 94 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 117.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 1.1 | 128 | 97 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 1.7 | 149 | 97 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 0.8 | 211 | 78 | 1,028.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 119.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 329 | 87 | 1,026.6 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 100 | 306.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 0.5 | 55 | 91 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 1.5 | 187 | 94 | 1,022.0 | 1.67 / 1.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 5.8 | 306 | 84 | 1,023.6 | 1.12 / 2.83 | 100 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 3.4 | 345 | 76 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 283.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.5 | 0.5 | 101 | 83 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufford?
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 16.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 118 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 Rufford today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Rufford?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rufford?
Rufford is a populated place.
How many people live in Rufford?
Population about 1,420.
What is the elevation of Rufford?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Rufford located?
It is at 53.63375, -2.81662 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufford in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Rufford, Lancashire