Location & Surroundings
Necton is a village in England, United Kingdom with 1,798 inhabitants, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Swaffham, 6 km to the west. The national capital London is about 140 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Old Buckenham Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Necton is village in Norfolk, England, UK.
It is located in Breckland, United Kingdom.
The population is about 2,147 (2021).
It covers about 15 square kilometre.
Also known as: Necton, Norfolk
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Breckland
- Area 15 square kilometre
- 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° 39' 0" N, 0° 46' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 50 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,798
- Pop. Density 567 p/km²
- Built-up 14.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:18
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 16:14
- Day length 9 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Necton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Necton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 9.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 157 W/m2.
Temperature
7.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 249 | 83 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.1 | 1.2 | 259 | 90 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.1 | 1.3 | 296 | 93 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.5 | 1.0 | 320 | 72 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 156.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.1 | 1.3 | 46 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 123.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.9 | 2.0 | 90 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.7 | 2.7 | 76 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 3.4 | 97 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 118.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.9 | 3.1 | 76 | 86 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.5 | 2.8 | 54 | 86 | 1,008.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.2 | 3.3 | 34 | 85 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.8 | 4.4 | 48 | 63 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 88 | 126.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.0 | 2.8 | 20 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 60.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Necton?
Now 7.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 9.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 157 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 Necton today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 16:14 (local time). Day length about 9h 08m.
What is the local time in Necton?
Local time is 06:18. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Necton?
Necton is a populated place.
How many people live in Necton?
Population about 1,798.
What is the elevation of Necton?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Necton located?
It is at 52.64994, 0.77539 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Necton in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Necton