Location & Surroundings
Martello Tower is a historical site in England, United Kingdom, at 51 m elevation. 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, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type historical site (HSTS)
- a place of historical importance
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 5' 18" N, 1° 11' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 51 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,579 p/km²
- Built-up 19.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:28
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Nearby
Weather in Martello Tower
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Martello Tower, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 224 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,030.3 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 15.9 | 2.9 | 191 | 74 | 1,030.3 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 3.2 | 185 | 73 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 2.7 | 202 | 72 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.4 | 211 | 58 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 224.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.6 | 199 | 66 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 174.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 0.9 | 229 | 67 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 0.8 | 321 | 75 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.1 | 210 | 63 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 323.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.6 | 2.8 | 219 | 76 | 1,026.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 25 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 2.7 | 279 | 76 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 3.0 | 262 | 62 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 4.1 | 230 | 62 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 325.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 5.1 | 241 | 79 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 232.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Martello Tower?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 224 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 Martello Tower today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Martello Tower?
Local time is 06:28. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Martello Tower?
Martello Tower is a historical site.
What is the elevation of Martello Tower?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Martello Tower located?
It is at 51.08840, 1.19703 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Martello Tower in?
It is in United Kingdom.