Location & Surroundings
Hechtelse Heide is a heath in Flanders, Belgium, at 63 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hechtel, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Brussels is 76 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hasselt Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Hechtelsche Heide
Overview
Hechtelse Heide is a heath.
It is located in Belgium.
The elevation is around 63 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Belgium
- Type heath (HTH)
- an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 6' 22" N, 5° 20' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 63 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:09
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 19:57
- Day length 12 h 47 min
Other heaths nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hechtelse Heide
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hechtelse Heide, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,023.7 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 19.4 | 2.5 | 216 | 91 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 253 | 92 | 1,021.9 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 23 | 248.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 2.1 | 207 | 96 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 2.4 | 193 | 96 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 5.0 | 228 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 437.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 5.0 | 319 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 288.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 2.5 | 261 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 2.49 / 2.70 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 3.2 | 267 | 92 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 3 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.7 | 5.0 | 292 | 76 | 1,016.8 | 0.85 / 1.12 | 99 | 339.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 3.5 | 280 | 71 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 91 | 138.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 2.9 | 226 | 85 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.8 | 3.8 | 203 | 89 | 1,015.5 | 0.07 / 0.13 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.6 | 6.1 | 238 | 54 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 299.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hechtelse Heide?
Now 19.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 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 Hechtelse Heide today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 19:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 47m.
What is the local time in Hechtelse Heide?
Local time is 20:09. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hechtelse Heide?
Hechtelse Heide is a heath.
What is the elevation of Hechtelse Heide?
DEM 63 m.
Where is Hechtelse Heide located?
It is at 51.10619, 5.34842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hechtelse Heide in?
It is in Belgium.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry