Location & Surroundings
Heather is a village in England, United Kingdom with 920 inhabitants, at 133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibstock, less than 2 km away. The national capital London is about 160 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Heather is village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England, UK.
It is located in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
The population is about 1,068 (2021).
Also known as: Heather, Leicestershire
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in North West Leicestershire
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
52° 41' 36" N, 1° 25' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 133 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 920
- Pop. Density 649 p/km²
- Built-up 9.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:11
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 19:18
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Heather
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Heather, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 17.8 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.3 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 | 14.5 | 2.8 | 279 | 69 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 6.0 | 223 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 6.4 | 234 | 90 | 1,008.2 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 7.6 | 276 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 10 | 335.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 6.7 | 269 | 59 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 280.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 5.2 | 257 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.8 | 3.3 | 250 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 7.1 | 236 | 49 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 286.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.8 | 8.1 | 221 | 85 | 1,009.8 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 100 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 7.1 | 233 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 6.8 | 231 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 9.3 | 254 | 60 | 1,013.8 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 100 | 151.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 5.4 | 263 | 64 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 44 | 274.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Heather?
Now 14.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 17.8 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 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 Heather today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Heather?
Local time is 01:11. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Heather?
Heather is a populated place.
How many people live in Heather?
Population about 920.
What is the elevation of Heather?
DEM 133 m.
Where is Heather located?
It is at 52.69330, -1.42410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Heather in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Heather, Leicestershire