What is the air quality in Folkestone today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Folkestone is 32 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.55 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Folkestone right now?

The current temperature in Folkestone is 14.7°C (feels like 14.7°C). Humidity is 70.9% and wind speed is 27.5 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

Cloudy

14.7°C · 70.9% humidity

14.7°

Feels 14.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 9pm

32 12am

26 3am

31 6am

53 9am

34 12pm

54 3pm

54 6pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 3 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.

70.9%

Humidity

27.5 km/h

Wind N

1014.6 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.55 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Folkestone?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 3 stations

PM2.57.55 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Folkestone?

07-21

25.1° 13.9°

0.25 mm

07-22

25.7° 14.7°

07-23

20.7° 17.1°

0.25 mm

07-24

21.7° 15.4°

1.63 mm

07-25

29.4° 11.7°

07-26

17.0° 14.0°

3.0 mm

07-27

27.0° 16.7°

1.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

What cities are near Folkestone?

32 Dover 34 Ashford 32 Deal 34 Canterbury 28 Faversham 33 Herne Bay 34 Whitstable 31 Ramsgate 30 Saint Peters 31 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 2026-07-21T23:08 UTC.