Northfleet, Kent Weather
About Northfleet, Kent
Northfleet commands the Kentish bank where the Thames widens into a silver expanse, reflecting the shifting moods of the North Sea. It lies 1.0 miles west-south-west of Gravesend (from Gravesend: bearing 257°T, OS grid TQ 631 737). Ancient chalk pits define the geography here, leaving deep white scars that trace a long history of cement manufacturing and industrial endeavour. While the heavy kilns have largely faded, the legacy of this trade remains etched in the stark, imposing cliffs that overlook the river. The economy has transitioned from these raw, dusty foundations toward modern logistics, yet the land still holds the quiet gravity of its labour-worn past.
The spirit of Northfleet persists in the remnants of older industry and the unexpected grace of local landmarks. Near the river, the Born to be Wild artwork stands as a metallic sentinel, catching the pale, watery light that drifts in from the marshes. Football enthusiasts remember the historic Ebbsfleet United, whose presence brings a sharp, rhythmic energy to the local sporting calendar. Beyond the bustle, the nearby Neolithic sites offer a profound silence, hinting at a time long before the modern docks existed. These varied layers of memory and motion give the surroundings a distinct, enduring character that rewards the observant visitor.
Flight conditions near Northfleet. Data source: locating…
Live animated radar for Northfleet and surroundings — RainViewer.
EUMETSAT Meteosat imagery over the British Isles — updated every 15 minutes.
About This Northfleet, Kent Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Northfleet, Kent, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Coastal tide gauge readings are sourced from the Environment Agency National Tide Gauge Network in near real-time (15-minute updates), with marine wave and sea surface temperature data from the Open-Meteo Marine API. Soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration data are provided for agricultural planning in this town. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Northfleet includes coordinates 51.439167, 0.346226, in the county of Kent, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Northfleet is available on the Northfleet map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Kent weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.