Folkestone, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Folkestone is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 47,356. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 47,356 |
| Population Density | 185 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0817°, 1.1673° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.8 inches (656 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Folkestone
Folkestone is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 47,356. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Folkestone
Folkestone has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0817°N, 1.1673°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 32 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 6 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Folkestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Folkestone
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone College | College | - | Visit → |
| Imperial College Wye Campus (Abandoned) | College | - | , |
Schools in Folkestone
20 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Earlscliffe | - | - | - | - |
| Earlscliffe | - | - | - | - |
| The Beacon Folkestone | - | - | - | - |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harcourt Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Morehall Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Sandgate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Folkestone Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Cheriton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Turner Free School | - | - | - | - |
| The Harvey Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ Church CEP Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Mundella Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Folkestone
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RWL (FR) | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DR - P2 Klassisk | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Broadstairs | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM Saint-Omer (FR) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Folkestone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Godmersham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Hythe Town Museum | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Folkestone
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Romney | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wye Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Folkestone
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Goods Yard | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Folkestone
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Folkestone
72 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Folkestone
47 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Folkestone
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Folkestone
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Folkestone
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Folkestone
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Folkestone
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Folkestone
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Folkestone
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Folkestone
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Folkestone
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Folkestone
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Folkestone
9 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Folkestone
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Folkestone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc | ||||
| Hop Fuzz Brewery | ||||
| Romney Marsh Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Folkestone
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Folkestone
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Folkestone
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berck-sur-Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Napps Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rankins Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rochester Airport | RCS | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Spilstead Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Witherenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Folkestone
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Folkestone Post Office | |
| Foord Post Office | |
| Stricklands Bakery |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Folkestone
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Souls Cheriton | |
| Cheriton Baptist Church | |
| Cheriton Baptist Church Hall | |
| Church of St Saviour | |
| Folkestone Methodist Church | |
| Grace Chapel | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Our Lady Help of Christians RC Church | |
| Salvation Army | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church | |
| St Augustine's Mission Church | |
| St George's Church | |
| St John's Church | |
| St Mark & St Fotini Greek Orthodox Church | |
| St Martin's Church | |
| St Paul | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Church |
Explore Near Folkestone
UFO Sightings Near Folkestone
4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Folkestone.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone (uk/england) | 2006 | UK signting - A pitch black object against the background grey of the sky, followed by a triangle of lights |
| Folkestone (uk/england) | 2003 | 3 becoming 4 spinning symetrical lights perpendicular to the naked eye. 2 converving and vice versa ((NUFORC Note: Adv. lights?? PD)) |
| Folkestone, kent (uk/england) | 2001 | Black balloon/round shaped going extremely fast over the South East coast of England. |
| Folkestone (uk/england) | 1976 | Saucer shaped object, flying slowly and silently, with coloured lights moved towards the bright light. I signalled to it, |
Shipwrecks Near Folkestone
3 documented shipwrecks found near Folkestone.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maloja | - | A passenger ship that was sunk by a mine off Folkestone. |
| SMS Grosser Kurfürst | - | A Preussen-class ironclad turret ship sunk in a collision with the German armored frigate SMS König Wilhelm off Folkestone, England. |
| UB-58 | - | A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by a mine. |
Quick Facts
Around Folkestone
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Folkestone
65 places within 15 km
- • Castle Hill
- • Folkestone Roman Villa
- • Portus Lemanis
- • Roman Painted House
- • Sandtun
- + 7 more
- • Abbot's Cliff Beach
- • Langdon Beach
- • Mermaid Beach
- • Sandgate Beach
- • Sandgate Beach
- + 5 more
- • Canon's Gate House
- • Citadel Battery
- • Constables Gate, Dover Castle
- • Dover Castle
- • Dymchurch Redoubt
- + 8 more
- • Admiralty Pier Turret
- • Drop Redoubt
- • Dymchurch Redoubt
- • Fort Burgoyne Western Redoubt
- • Harbour Battery
- • Art Studio & Gallery Rod Bere
- • Kollectiv
- • The Little Lighthouse
- • The Stables
- • Admiralty Pier Lighthouse
- • Knuckle Light
- • Prince of Wales Pier Lighthouse
- • West Head Light
- • Castle Hill
- • Cherry Garden Hill
- • Cobbs Hill
- • Round Hill
- • Sugarloaf Hill
- + 2 more
- • Aircraft Hanger Base
- • Aircraft Hanger Base
- • Airfield Fire Station
- • Bronze Age Bowl Barrow and World War 2 Pill Box
- • Church of St Martin-le-Grand
- + 4 more
- • Farthing Common
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What is the population of Folkestone?
Folkestone has a population of 47,356 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 255.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Folkestone?
Folkestone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.
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