Location & Surroundings
Heleşteni is a settlement in Nisporeni, Moldova, at 64 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nisporeni, 13 km to the north. The national capital Chisinau is 52 km to the east. The nearest airport is Iasi International Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Хелештены · Heleştieni · Kheleshteny · Kheleshtiyen’ · Kheleshtiyany
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
46° 57' 42" N, 28° 11' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 64 m
- Timezone Europe/Chisinau
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leu (MDL)
- Phone Prefix +373
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:18
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 19:21
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Alternate Names
ru
Хелештены
Weather in Helesteni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Helesteni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 21.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 16.1 | 2.5 | 295 | 59 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 5.6 | 332 | 43 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 406.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.8 | 0 | 55 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 213.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 1.6 | 305 | 63 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.1 | 343 | 65 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 45.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 119 | 43 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 329.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 2.2 | 113 | 56 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 214.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 2.0 | 148 | 64 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.5 | 3.2 | 158 | 58 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 4.8 | 172 | 32 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 617.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 3.6 | 147 | 48 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 216.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 2.6 | 147 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.7 | 3.2 | 175 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 36.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Helesteni?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 21.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 Helesteni today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Helesteni?
Local time is 16:18. Time zone: Europe/Chisinau (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Helesteni?
Helesteni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Helesteni?
DEM 64 m.
Where is Helesteni located?
It is at 46.96159, 28.18391 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Helesteni in?
It is in Moldova.