Folkestone, SC
Unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina
Folkestone is a small unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina. It is 2.2 miles SW of Dentsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29223.
Folkestone at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Richland County
- ZIP code
- 29223
- Nearest town
- Dentsville (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.1028, -80.9358
Weather in Folkestone now
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Folkestone weather by the hour
Folkestone weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Folkestone.
This week in Folkestone
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Folkestone
What is the weather usually like in Folkestone?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,177 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Folkestone: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANDHILL RSCH - ELGIN, SC US (USC00387666), adjusted for the elevation of Folkestone.
Folkestone weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Folkestone through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Folkestone?
Folkestone has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Folkestone is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Folkestone
The closest live webcam is Springhill: SC-277 N @ MM 7.6 (I-77 N Ramp), 1.2 miles SW of Folkestone.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Folkestone.
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Map of Folkestone, SC
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Other communities near Folkestone
- Spring Valley0.3 mi N
- State Park Acres1.1 mi N
- Weddell1.1 mi S
- Windsor Estates1.3 mi S
- Edinburgh1.4 mi SW
- Springhill subdivision1.5 mi SW
- Wedgewood subdivision1.6 mi S
- Springwood subdivision1.9 mi SW
- State Park1.9 mi SW
- Windsor Lake Park subdivision2.3 mi S
- Killian2.5 mi N
- Tanglewood subdivision2.7 mi S
- Jiggs2.8 mi SW
- Wildewood3.1 mi E
- Drexel Lake Hills subdivision3.1 mi S
Questions about Folkestone
Where is Folkestone, SC?
Folkestone is an unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina, 2.2 miles SW of Dentsville.
What county is Folkestone in?
Folkestone is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Folkestone, SC?
The ZIP code for Folkestone is 29223.
What is the nearest town to Folkestone?
Dentsville, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Folkestone?
Yes. The closest is Springhill: SC-277 N @ MM 7.6 (I-77 N Ramp), 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Folkestone?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Folkestone?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Folkestone?
About 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Folkestone?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Folkestone?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Folkestone have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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