The most detailed information about the water temperature in Folkestone in English Channel (England, United Kingdom). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Folkestone for a week.
Water temperature in Folkestone right now
data updated 3 minutes ago18.0°C
yesterday: 18°C
a week ago: 17.6°C
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Folkestone is 18.0°C. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 18°C.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 18°C. Water temperature range in Folkestone in September is from 16 to 20 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Folkestone will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 18.5°C.
Table of water temperature values in Folkestone
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Aug 31 | 17.6°C | 18.3°C | |
| Sep 1 | 17.6°C | 17.3°C | |
| Sep 2 | 17.6°C | 17.5°C | |
| Sep 3 | 17.3°C | 16.8°C | |
| Sep 4 | 18.2°C | 17.5°C | |
| Sep 5 | 17.9°C | 17.5°C | |
| Sep 6 | 18.0°C | 17.5°C | |
| Sep 7 | 18.0°C | 17.5°C | |
| Sep 8 | 18.5°C | 19.0°C | |
| Sep 9 | 18.0°C | 18.5°C | |
| Sep 10 | 18.8°C | 19.0°C | |
| Sep 11 | 18.0°C | 18.5°C | |
| Sep 12 | 18.5°C | 19.0°C | |
| Sep 13 | 18.5°C | 19.0°C | |
| Sep 14 | 17.5°C | 18.0°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United Kingdom.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Folkestone
Water temperature in Folkestone by month
Folkestone located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 51 degrees. The water in this location never warms up to comfortable values. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Folkestone is 12.5°C, by the seasons: in winter 8.5°C, in spring 9.6°C, in summer 16.1°C, in autumn 15.7°C. Minimum water temperature (5.8°C) in Folkestone it happens in February, maximum (19.0°C) in September.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Folkestone changes in each specific month:
Folkestone: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Sandgate | 18.2°C | 3km |
| Dover | 18.3°C | 10km |
| Dymchurch | 17.7°C | 15km |
| St Mary's Bay | 18.2°C | 16km |
| Kingsdown | 18.1°C | 19km |
| Littlestone | 18.1°C | 19km |
| Greatstone | 17.8°C  | 20km |
| Lydd-on-Sea | 18.3°C | 21km |
| Deal | 18.0°C | 22km |
| Sandwich Bay | 17.9°C | 25km |
| Cliffsend | 18.3°C | 30km |
| Pegwell | 17.7°C | 31km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United Kingdom recorded in Fareham, its value is 18.9°C. Lowest - in Sandwick, there water temperature now 11.1°C. Average water temperature in the country today - 15.5°C.
Water temperature data in Folkestone and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 22 kilometers. This is Lydd (LYX) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Folkestone: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Folkestone
5km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 83%
20km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 82%
21km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 16%
27km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 37%
41km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 100%
46km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
39km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 100%
16km/hhumidity: 97%, clouds: 100%
8km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 98%
14km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 85%
23km/hhumidity: 96%, clouds: 41%
26km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 55%
29km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 100%
25km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 90%
24km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 99%
18km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 99%
14km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 88%
16km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 67%
13km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 95%
12km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 97%
24km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 82%
32km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 91%
34km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 100%
33km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 100%
36km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 96%
32km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 98%
26km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 100%
24km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 100%
22km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 86%
18km/hhumidity: 43%, clouds: 61%
19km/hhumidity: 39%, clouds: 32%
16km/hhumidity: 49%, clouds: 60%
16km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 44%
16km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 54%
17km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 21%
18km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 26%
21km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 20%
20km/hhumidity: 46%, clouds: 16%
25km/hhumidity: 39%, clouds: 95%
