Location & Surroundings
Folkestone Lighthouse is a lighthouse in England, United Kingdom. The nearest larger town is Folkestone, 2 km to the west. The national capital London is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lydd Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type lighthouse (LTHSE)
- a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 4' 34" N, 1° 11' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:07
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Nearby
Weather in Folkestone Lighthouse
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Folkestone Lighthouse, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,029.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.2 | 3.3 | 185 | 73 | 1,029.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 2.5 | 210 | 74 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 2.6 | 214 | 60 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.6 | 169 | 70 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 190.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 0.7 | 152 | 70 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 0.6 | 98 | 71 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 193 | 58 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 314.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.8 | 2.7 | 220 | 75 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 260.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.0 | 2.7 | 263 | 71 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 3.0 | 266 | 49 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 3.9 | 230 | 53 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 316.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 4.8 | 234 | 64 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 277.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.0 | 3.2 | 264 | 66 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Folkestone Lighthouse?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 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 Folkestone Lighthouse today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Folkestone Lighthouse?
Local time is 10:07. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Folkestone Lighthouse?
Folkestone Lighthouse is a lighthouse.
What is the elevation of Folkestone Lighthouse?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Folkestone Lighthouse located?
It is at 51.07602, 1.19488 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Folkestone Lighthouse in?
It is in United Kingdom.