What is the air quality in Folkestone today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Folkestone is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.23 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Folkestone right now?

The current temperature in Folkestone is 8.4°C (feels like 4.3°C). Humidity is 86.1% and wind speed is 34.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Folkestone?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Folkestone, United Kingdom

Drizzle

8.4°C · 86.1% humidity

8.4°

Feels 4.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 9pm

34 12am

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 2 stn

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Folkestone's air quality is shaped by traffic emissions and residential heating. Pollution levels tend to peak during winter months when cold air traps emissions close to ground level.

86.1%

Humidity

34.0 km/h

Wind WSW

1020.1 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.23 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Folkestone?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 2 stations

PM2.58.23 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Folkestone?

06-08

19.4° 7.8°

1.0 mm

06-09

16.9° 8.4°

1.5 mm

06-10

16.7° 12.5°

5.44 mm

06-11

27.1° 14.8°

1.31 mm

06-12

20.5° 10.3°

06-13

23.5° 7.0°

0.38 mm

06-14

20.0° 10.3°

3.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

What cities are near Folkestone?

35 Dover 34 Ashford 35 Deal 34 Canterbury 22 Faversham 35 Herne Bay 35 Whitstable 35 Ramsgate 35 Saint Peters 35 Broadstairs

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-08T23:10 UTC.