Location & Surroundings
Heta is a settlement in Central Region, Malawi, at 804 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mzimba, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Lilongwe is about 195 km to the south. The nearest airport is Dwangwa Airport, 40 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
12° 13' 0" S, 33° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 804 m
- Timezone Africa/Blantyre
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (MWK)
- Phone Prefix +265
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:57
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Heta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Heta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.3 | 2.1 | 81 | 37 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 170 | 55 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 244.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 254 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 77 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 129.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 2.4 | 79 | 37 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 912.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 0.6 | 334 | 47 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 245.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 0.2 | 306 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 2.4 | 75 | 42 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 130.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 2.4 | 90 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 955.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 282 | 38 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 252.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 360 | 38 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 2.8 | 75 | 35 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 133.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.6 | 2.3 | 66 | 24 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 965.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Heta?
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 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 Heta today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Heta?
Local time is 19:57. Time zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Heta?
Heta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Heta?
DEM 804 m.
Where is Heta located?
It is at -12.21667, 33.93333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Heta in?
It is in Malawi.