Sevenday forecast for Maidstone
Partly cloudy.
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Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime.
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Sunny changing to cloudy by early evening.
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Light showers changing to clear by nighttime.
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Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning.
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Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning.
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Cloudy.
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Today (23 May 2024)
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| Time | 23:00 |
|---|---|
| Weather symbols |  |
Chance of precipitation | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 14° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 14° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | WNW6 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 13 |
VisibilityVisibility | G |
Humidity | 66% |
UV | - |
Friday (24 May 2024)
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Weather symbols | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chance of precipitation | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 14° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 13° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 13° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | W5 | WSW4 | W4 | W4 | WSW3 | WSW3 | SW3 | W4 | W3 | W4 | W4 | W4 | W3 | WSW3 | WSW4 | WSW4 | SW4 | SSW4 | SE6 | SSE6 | SSW6 | S5 | SSW5 | SW4 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
VisibilityVisibility | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 70% | 73% | 76% | 79% | 81% | 83% | 81% | 79% | 71% | 64% | 59% | 54% | 51% | 49% | 46% | 45% | 45% | 46% | 49% | 51% | 56% | 63% | 68% | 73% |
UV | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
Saturday (25 May 2024)
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | | | | | | | | | |
Chance of precipitation | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 10° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 15° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SW3 | SW2 | SSW2 | SW2 | SSE3 | SSW6 | S8 | S7 | SSE6 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
VisibilityVisibility | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 77% | 81% | 87% | 82% | 57% | 45% | 44% | 54% | 70% |
UV | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
Sunday (26 May 2024)
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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| Weather symbols |  |  |  | | | | | |
Chance of precipitation | 50% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 30% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 13° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 12° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SSE6 | SE7 | SSE8 | SSW10 | SSW12 | SW14 | SW11 | SW9 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 11 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 17 |
VisibilityVisibility | G | VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 81% | 87% | 87% | 76% | 67% | 61% | 67% | 81% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
Monday (27 May 2024)
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | | | | | | | | |
Chance of precipitation | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 10% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 12° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 13° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 11° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 12° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SW8 | SW7 | SW8 | WSW10 | WSW11 | WSW11 | WSW10 | SW8 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 15 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
VisibilityVisibility | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 86% | 89% | 85% | 69% | 60% | 57% | 63% | 75% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
Tuesday (28 May 2024)
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | | | | | | | | |
Chance of precipitation | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 15° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 10° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 13° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SW7 | SW7 | SW7 | SW9 | SW10 | SW11 | SW10 | SSW8 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 |
VisibilityVisibility | VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 83% | 89% | 88% | 75% | 67% | 64% | 68% | 81% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
Wednesday (29 May 2024)
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | | | | | | | | |
Chance of precipitation | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 13° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SSW8 | SSW7 | SSW8 | SSW10 | SSW12 | SSW12 | SSW10 | SSW8 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 15 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 14 |
VisibilityVisibility | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 88% | 90% | 88% | 77% | 67% | 66% | 68% | 80% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - |
Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night.This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius orFahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a betteridea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak andlull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowingfrom (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the windwill be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow youout to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will behigh. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
-No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside.1-2Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight.3-5Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised.6-7High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen.8-10Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential.11Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. Theindividual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to thewater, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long waveperiod (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give youadvice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered thebeach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reachthe beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be loweron the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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Headline:
Dry with sunny spells on Friday and Saturday. Becoming warm.
This Evening and Tonight:
Dry with lengthy clear spells for most to start. Some cloud will slowly push south-eastwards later in the night although not quite reaching south-easternmost counties where a few mist and shallow fog patches will develop around dawn. Chilly in places. Minimum temperature 4°C.
Friday:
A cloudy start in the west but some sunny spells quickly developing in the east, these becoming predominant in the afternoon. Dry and largely clear in the evening. Maximum temperature 20°C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Early mist and fog then mostly sunny on Saturday. Warm away from the coast. Heavy rain overnight. Sunny spells and heavy showers on Sunday and Monday, potentially thundery.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
For the rest of the week the south, especially the southeast looks as though it more favoured to see more in the way of dry weather, although even some rain or showers are likely from time to time. Areas of low pressure are more likely to track to the northwest of the UK so here it will likely continue unsettled with showers and some longer spells of rain which could be heavy at times. The northwest may also see some periods of strong winds. Temperatures are likely to reflect this, remaining close to or perhaps a little on the cool side across the northwest, whereas the south is likely to be a little warmer than average.
Updated:
The signal for any meaningful high (or low) pressure regime to become established remains elusive, which suggests that the weather could remain fairly changeable through June, with variations on what this will look like across the country. Signals for both temperature and rainfall indicate a 'more-likely above average' overall. This suggests that further rain or showers are likely, possibly heavy or thundery at times. As is normal for the time of year there is likely to be some spells of warm sunshine between these showers.
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