Location & Surroundings
Gillingham is a fourth-order administrative division in England, United Kingdom, at 76 m elevation. The national capital London is about 160 km to the east. The nearest airport is RNAS Yeovilton, 25 km away.
Overview
Gillingham is town and civil parish in Dorset, England.
It is located in Dorset, United Kingdom.
The population is about 11,505 (2021).
Also known as: Gillingham, Dorset
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Dorset
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 2' 32" N, 2° 16' 42" W
- Elevation DEM: 76 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,285 p/km²
- Built-up 29.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Places in Gillingham
Transport in Gillingham
Weather in Gillingham
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gillingham, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 19.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 314 W/m2.
Temperature
11.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,030.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 11.5 | 1.2 | 310 | 88 | 1,030.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.7 | 1.3 | 298 | 88 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 2.4 | 286 | 48 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 313.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 2.0 | 313 | 79 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 285.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 1.7 | 275 | 94 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.3 | 1.4 | 268 | 94 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 3.0 | 261 | 56 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 307.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 2.3 | 299 | 86 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 300.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.9 | 1.3 | 293 | 92 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.2 | 1.1 | 17 | 92 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 94 | 54 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 283.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.2 | 199 | 71 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 165.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.1 | 0.3 | 206 | 77 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gillingham?
Now 11.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 19.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 314 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 Gillingham today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Gillingham?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gillingham?
Gillingham is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gillingham?
DEM 76 m.
Where is Gillingham located?
It is at 51.04211, -2.27829 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gillingham in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website www.gcci.org.uk
- Commons category Gillingham, Dorset