What is the air quality in Folkestone today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Folkestone is 38 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Folkestone right now?

The current temperature in Folkestone is 15.1°C (feels like 15.1°C). Humidity is 87.5% and wind speed is 71.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Folkestone?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Folkestone, United Kingdom

Drizzle

15.1°C · 87.5% humidity

15.1°

Feels 15.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 4 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.

87.5%

Humidity

71.5 km/h

Wind SW

1018.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.0 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Folkestone?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 4 stations

PM2.59.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Folkestone?

10-21

15.1° 6.3°

0.19 mm

10-22

19.6° 6.9°

10-23

14.7° 9.5°

16.19 mm

10-24

14.3° 9.4°

0.5 mm

10-25

14.6° 9.8°

4.5 mm

10-26

12.2° 7.1°

0.88 mm

10-27

18.3° 6.2°

2.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

What cities are near Folkestone?

38 Dover 38 Ashford 36 Deal 38 Canterbury 20 Faversham 38 Herne Bay 38 Whitstable 36 Ramsgate 36 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 2026-10-21T11:36 UTC.