Location & Surroundings
Ruçaj is a village in Diber County, Albania with 5 inhabitants, at 581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bulqize, 6 km to the east. The national capital Tirana is 32 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza, 37 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 27' 58" N, 20° 9' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 581 m
- Timezone Europe/Tirane
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lek (ALL)
- Phone Prefix +355
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:33
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rucaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rucaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 22.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 14.5 | 1.6 | 59 | 82 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.3 | 295 | 34 | 1,018.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 6 | 658.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 0.8 | 283 | 59 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 322.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.4 | 2.3 | 89 | 51 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.0 | 2.5 | 83 | 51 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 288 | 23 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 668.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 0.2 | 44 | 51 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 309.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 2.4 | 91 | 51 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 2.2 | 90 | 51 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 278 | 32 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 473.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.8 | 56 | 54 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 2.4 | 84 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.8 | 2.1 | 92 | 63 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 29.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rucaj?
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 22.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Rucaj today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Rucaj?
Local time is 14:33. Time zone: Europe/Tirane (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rucaj?
Rucaj is a populated place.
How many people live in Rucaj?
Population about 5.
What is the elevation of Rucaj?
DEM 581 m.
Where is Rucaj located?
It is at 41.46611, 20.15556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rucaj in?
It is in Albania.