Location & Surroundings
Folkestone is a settlement in South Carolina, United States, at 84 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Woodfield, 5 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 635 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Folkestone is neighborhood in Richland County, South Carolina, United States.
It is located in Richland County, United States.
Also known as: Folkestone, South Carolina, Folkestone, SC
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Richland County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 6' 11" N, 80° 56' 8" W
- Elevation 84 m (DEM: 92 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,822 p/km²
- Built-up 18.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:18
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Folkestone
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Folkestone, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 13.2 | 3.4 | 29 | 79 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 44 | 41 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 441.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 2.4 | 50 | 58 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 241.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 2.6 | 52 | 55 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.2 | 2.1 | 52 | 63 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 247 | 33 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 443.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 1.1 | 282 | 54 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 248.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 228 | 64 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.1 | 1.6 | 283 | 82 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 279 | 23 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 449.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.4 | 11 | 36 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 257.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 99 | 46 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.9 | 0.1 | 49 | 61 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Folkestone?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 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 Folkestone today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 10h 40m.
What is the local time in Folkestone?
Local time is 15:18. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Folkestone?
Folkestone is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Folkestone?
Elevation about 84 m. DEM 92 m.
Where is Folkestone located?
It is at 34.10293, -80.93564 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Folkestone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry