Sevenday forecast for Maidstone
Cloudy changing to heavy showers by lunchtime.
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Light showers changing to overcast by late morning.
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Sunny intervals.
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Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning.
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Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime.
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Overcast changing to sunny intervals by early evening.
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Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning.
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Today (27 May 2024)
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| Time | 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% | 10% | 20% | 50% | 40% | 60% | 40% | 30% | 40% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 12° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SW6 | SW5 | SSW6 | SSW6 | SW8 | SW10 | SW11 | SW10 | SW12 | SSW11 | SW9 | SW12 | SSW9 | SW11 | SW12 | WSW11 | SW9 | SW9 | SW7 | SSW6 | SSW6 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
VisibilityVisibility | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | E | VG | VG | E | VG | VG | VG | E | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 89% | 85% | 84% | 81% | 76% | 67% | 61% | 61% | 61% | 66% | 65% | 60% | 58% | 57% | 57% | 64% | 65% | 68% | 73% | 77% | 78% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
Tuesday (28 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% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% | 60% | 30% | 50% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 40% | 40% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SW7 | SSW6 | SSW5 | S5 | SSE6 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | SSW11 | SSW11 | SSW10 | SSW10 | SW11 | SW12 | SW14 | SW14 | SW15 | SW15 | SW15 | SW14 | SW14 | SW14 | SW14 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
VisibilityVisibility | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | G | G | G | VG | G | VG | VG |
Humidity | 82% | 86% | 88% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 90% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 88% | 86% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 86% | 88% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 89% | 89% |
UV | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
Wednesday (29 May 2024)
| Time | 00:00 | 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 | 30% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 15° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | SW13 | SW12 | WSW11 | SW11 | WSW13 | W12 | W12 | WNW11 | WNW8 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
VisibilityVisibility | G | VG | G | G | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 90% | 89% | 90% | 88% | 74% | 68% | 62% | 66% | 77% |
UV | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
Thursday (30 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 | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 20% | 60% | 50% | 10% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 14° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 14° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | WNW9 | WNW9 | WNW11 | NW12 | NW10 | NNW10 | N10 | N9 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
VisibilityVisibility | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | VG |
Humidity | 82% | 86% | 84% | 73% | 64% | 69% | 76% | 81% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
Friday (31 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 | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 14° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 11° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 12° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | NNW9 | NW9 | NNW11 | NNW12 | NNW13 | N12 | N11 | N9 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
VisibilityVisibility | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 88% | 90% | 86% | 74% | 65% | 63% | 67% | 76% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - |
Saturday (1 June 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 | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 11° | 12° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 11° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 12° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | NNW8 | NNW9 | NNW10 | N11 | N12 | N12 | N12 | NNE10 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
VisibilityVisibility | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 85% | 88% | 84% | 74% | 66% | 65% | 67% | 77% |
UV | - | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
Sunday (2 June 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 | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
TemperatureTemperature in °C | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 15° |
Feels like temperature °CFeels like temperature in °C | 11° | 11° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 13° |
Wind direction and speedWind direction and speed inmph | NW8 | NNW9 | NNW10 | N11 | N11 | N11 | N10 | NNE9 |
Wind gust mphWind gust in mph | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
VisibilityVisibility | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity | 86% | 86% | 83% | 74% | 64% | 64% | 67% | 76% |
UV | - | - | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
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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Thundery showers easing.
This Evening and Tonight:
Thundery showers easing this evening and lengthy clear spells developing overnight. Perhaps the odd shower fringing southern coastal parts by morning. Rather mild with winds falling light in many areas. Minimum temperature 8°C.
Monday:
Dry, bright to start, but scattered showers developing once again, becoming locally heavy in places, especially during the afternoon. Cooler, but pleasantly warm in sunshine between showers. Generally light winds. Maximum temperature 17°C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Mostly fine early Tuesday, but cloud and rain arriving during the day. Sunny intervals and scattered, potentially thundery showers Wednesday and Thursday. Breezy at times, especially Thursday. Temperatures near normal.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Showers are possible in the southeast on Friday, otherwise the UK will mainly experience dry weather with sunny spells, and it will feel warm with light winds for most. By the weekend, the weather will become more settled as high pressure builds in from the west. A few showers could still develop, particularly in the north, but for many it will be a dry weekend with spells of warm sunshine. This fair weather is likely to continue for a few days into the following week, but thereafter the outlook becomes more uncertain. The south of the UK will probably be drier, with focus for showers or rainfall tending to be across the north. Temperatures will probably be around normal or a little above for the time of year.
Updated:
Current indications are that the chances of high pressure or low pressure dominating are fairly balanced for this period. There is no strong signal for either dry or wet conditions being the more prominent feature of the weather. On balance, it is probable that a continuation of variable, slow moving, weather conditions are likely through much of June, similar to that which has been experienced through May. However with potentially slow moving weather systems there is still a chance that longer-lived drier, or even wetter, spells are entirely possible too. Temperatures are most likely to be around or above normal.
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