Folkestone weather in November
In November, Folkestone sees average daytime highs of 11°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 115 mm of precipitation across 16.4 wet days and about 8.7 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 13°C in the first days to 10°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 24 min at the start of November to 8 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Folkestone's 10th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Folkestone's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 11°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- 16.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 36 min
- 7:22 AM – 3:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 27 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.4
- out of 10
Folkestone is town and civil parish in Kent, England.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 13°C in the first days to 10°C by the end.
A typical November day in Folkestone reaches about 11°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 8°C and 14°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 3°C cooler than October and about 3°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 11 |
| 2 | 13 | 10 |
| 3 | 13 | 10 |
| 4 | 13 | 10 |
| 5 | 13 | 10 |
| 6 | 13 | 10 |
| 7 | 12 | 10 |
| 8 | 12 | 10 |
| 9 | 12 | 10 |
| 10 | 12 | 9 |
| 11 | 12 | 9 |
| 12 | 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 12 | 9 |
| 14 | 12 | 9 |
| 15 | 11 | 9 |
| 16 | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | 11 | 9 |
| 18 | 11 | 8 |
| 19 | 11 | 8 |
| 20 | 11 | 8 |
| 21 | 11 | 8 |
| 22 | 11 | 8 |
| 23 | 11 | 8 |
| 24 | 10 | 8 |
| 25 | 10 | 8 |
| 26 | 10 | 8 |
| 27 | 10 | 8 |
| 28 | 10 | 7 |
| 29 | 10 | 7 |
| 30 | 10 | 7 |
How November really feels in Folkestone
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Folkestone weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 7th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / 5° | 101 | 15.3 | 0.7 | 8.2 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 7° / 5° | 70 | 12.5 | 0.9 | 9.6 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 9° / 6° | 55 | 10.8 | 0.3 | 11.5 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 10° / 8° | 48 | 9.6 | 0.1 | 13.5 | 2.4 |
| May | 13° / 11° | 53 | 9.8 | 0 | 15.3 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 16° / 13° | 53 | 9.2 | 0 | 16.2 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 18° / 15° | 55 | 9.6 | 0 | 15.9 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 19° / 16° | 66 | 9.8 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 17° / 15° | 70 | 11.1 | 0 | 12.4 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 15° / 12° | 110 | 14.6 | 0 | 10.4 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 11° / 9° | 115 | 16.4 | 0.2 | 8.7 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 9° / 6° | 112 | 15.4 | 0.7 | 7.8 | 1.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 33 | 67 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 31 | 69 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 30 | 70 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 27 | 73 |
| 27 | 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 28 | 72 |
| 30 | 29 | 71 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Folkestone gets around 115 mm of rain and snow over 16.4 wet days in November, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 54% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 0 |
| 2 | 51 | 0 |
| 3 | 51 | 0 |
| 4 | 52 | 0 |
| 5 | 53 | 0 |
| 6 | 54 | 0 |
| 7 | 55 | 0 |
| 8 | 55 | 0 |
| 9 | 55 | 0 |
| 10 | 56 | 0 |
| 11 | 56 | 0 |
| 12 | 56 | 0 |
| 13 | 56 | 0 |
| 14 | 56 | 0 |
| 15 | 56 | 0 |
| 16 | 55 | 0 |
| 17 | 55 | 0 |
| 18 | 55 | 1 |
| 19 | 54 | 1 |
| 20 | 54 | 1 |
| 21 | 54 | 1 |
| 22 | 54 | 1 |
| 23 | 54 | 1 |
| 24 | 54 | 1 |
| 25 | 54 | 1 |
| 26 | 55 | 1 |
| 27 | 54 | 1 |
| 28 | 54 | 2 |
| 29 | 54 | 2 |
| 30 | 53 | 2 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 98% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 95 | 5 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 |
| 7 | 97 | 3 |
| 8 | 97 | 3 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 27 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 27 km/h on the calmest days to 28 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | breezy |
| 2 | 27 | breezy |
| 3 | 27 | breezy |
| 4 | 27 | breezy |
| 5 | 27 | breezy |
| 6 | 27 | breezy |
| 7 | 27 | breezy |
| 8 | 27 | breezy |
| 9 | 27 | breezy |
| 10 | 27 | breezy |
| 11 | 27 | breezy |
| 12 | 27 | breezy |
| 13 | 27 | breezy |
| 14 | 27 | breezy |
| 15 | 27 | breezy |
| 16 | 27 | breezy |
| 17 | 27 | breezy |
| 18 | 27 | breezy |
| 19 | 27 | breezy |
| 20 | 27 | breezy |
| 21 | 27 | breezy |
| 22 | 27 | breezy |
| 23 | 27 | breezy |
| 24 | 27 | breezy |
| 25 | 28 | breezy |
| 26 | 28 | breezy |
| 27 | 28 | breezy |
| 28 | 28 | breezy |
| 29 | 28 | breezy |
| 30 | 28 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 9 h 24 min at the start of November to 8 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 84 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:56 AM to 7:43 AM, and sunset from 4:22 PM to 3:46 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:56 | 6:58 | 7:00 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:05 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:10 | 7:12 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:17 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:22 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:27 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:22 | 4:20 | 4:18 | 4:16 | 4:15 | 4:13 | 4:12 | 4:10 | 4:09 | 4:07 | 4:06 | 4:04 | 4:03 | 4:02 | 4:00 | 3:59 | 3:58 | 3:57 | 3:56 | 3:55 | 3:53 | 3:52 | 3:52 | 3:51 | 3:50 | 3:49 | 3:48 | 3:47 | 3:47 | 3:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.4 | 6:56 | 4:22 |
| 2 | 9.4 | 6:58 | 4:20 |
| 3 | 9.3 | 7:00 | 4:18 |
| 4 | 9.2 | 7:02 | 4:16 |
| 5 | 9.2 | 7:03 | 4:15 |
| 6 | 9.1 | 7:05 | 4:13 |
| 7 | 9.1 | 7:07 | 4:12 |
| 8 | 9.0 | 7:08 | 4:10 |
| 9 | 9.0 | 7:10 | 4:09 |
| 10 | 8.9 | 7:12 | 4:07 |
| 11 | 8.9 | 7:14 | 4:06 |
| 12 | 8.8 | 7:15 | 4:04 |
| 13 | 8.8 | 7:17 | 4:03 |
| 14 | 8.7 | 7:19 | 4:02 |
| 15 | 8.7 | 7:20 | 4:00 |
| 16 | 8.6 | 7:22 | 3:59 |
| 17 | 8.6 | 7:24 | 3:58 |
| 18 | 8.5 | 7:25 | 3:57 |
| 19 | 8.5 | 7:27 | 3:56 |
| 20 | 8.4 | 7:29 | 3:55 |
| 21 | 8.4 | 7:30 | 3:53 |
| 22 | 8.3 | 7:32 | 3:52 |
| 23 | 8.3 | 7:33 | 3:52 |
| 24 | 8.3 | 7:35 | 3:51 |
| 25 | 8.2 | 7:36 | 3:50 |
| 26 | 8.2 | 7:38 | 3:49 |
| 27 | 8.1 | 7:39 | 3:48 |
| 28 | 8.1 | 7:41 | 3:47 |
| 29 | 8.1 | 7:42 | 3:47 |
| 30 | 8.0 | 7:43 | 3:46 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 1.08 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.7 kWh/m² to a high of 5.91 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 1.08 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.8 | Dim |
Is November a good time to visit Folkestone?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Folkestone.
What to pack for Folkestone in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Folkestone sees daytime highs around 11°C and nights near 9°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: a windbreaker. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Folkestone in November
The nearest coast averages about 13°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in August at about 18°C and coldest in February near 8°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Bracing |
| Feb | 8 | Bracing |
| Mar | 8 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 11 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 16 | Cool |
| Aug | 18 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 16 | Cool |
| Nov | 13 | Bracing |
| Dec | 11 | Bracing |
UV index in Folkestone in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Folkestone peaks around June 22 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Folkestone?
Folkestone sits at 51.1°N, 1.2°E, 46 m above sea level, in United Kingdom. The nearest listed city is Dover, 11 km away.
Topography around Folkestone
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Folkestone.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Folkestone has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 m around an average of 45 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 196 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 319 m.
The land around Folkestone is covered by water (40%), artificial surfaces (22%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, water (49%) within 16 km, and water (53%) within 80 km.
United Kingdom travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 89% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $57,602
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 3.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Folkestone (51.0817°, 1.1673°, elevation 46 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).