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United KingdomAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10

Compare air quality across cities in this country. Explore PM2.5, PM10 and other pollutant concentrations, check data timestamps, and view recent trends and historical charts.

United Kingdom - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 19.5 µg/m³, PM10: 22 µg/m³, O₃: 32.9 µg/m³, NO₂: 16.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.6 µg/m³, CO: 218.3 µg/m³. Date range: November 10, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.

Lowest PM2.5: Plymouth (9.5 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Liverpool (25.2 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on November 10, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.

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All cities · United Kingdom

20 cities
United Kingdom↗

London

PM2.521.6
PM1024.2

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 29.9O₃ 29
November 10, 202602:00
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Birmingham

PM2.522.1
PM1024.5

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 10.8O₃ 38
November 10, 202602:00
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Glasgow

PM2.517.1
PM1018.6

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 29.6O₃ 18
November 10, 202602:00
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Liverpool

PM2.525.2
PM1026.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 26.1O₃ 17
November 10, 202602:00
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Leeds

PM2.520.8
PM1023.3

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 19.2O₃ 33
November 10, 202602:00
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Sheffield

PM2.520.9
PM1024

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 17.2O₃ 27
November 10, 202602:00
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Edinburgh

PM2.511.7
PM1013.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 20O₃ 17
November 10, 202602:00
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Bristol

PM2.522.3
PM1024

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 17.9O₃ 39
November 10, 202602:00
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Manchester

PM2.520.3
PM1021.8

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 21.7O₃ 27
November 10, 202602:00
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Leicester

PM2.519.5
PM1022.9

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 9.1O₃ 43
November 10, 202602:00
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Coventry

PM2.522.2
PM1023.6

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 8.8O₃ 40
November 10, 202602:00
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Kingston upon Hull

PM2.523.6
PM1027

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 30.4O₃ 2
November 10, 202602:00
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Cardiff

PM2.521.7
PM1023.9

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 14.3O₃ 38
November 10, 202602:00
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Bradford

PM2.518
PM1020.6

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 17.3O₃ 35
November 10, 202602:00
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Belfast

PM2.510.8
PM1013.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 5.7O₃ 51
November 10, 202602:00
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Stoke-on-Trent

PM2.520.2
PM1021

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 10.3O₃ 35
November 10, 202602:00
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Wolverhampton

PM2.521
PM1024.8

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 10.7O₃ 39
November 10, 202602:00
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Plymouth

PM2.59.5
PM1012.4

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 5.9O₃ 48
November 10, 202602:00
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Nottingham

PM2.522
PM1025.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 8.7O₃ 32
November 10, 202602:00
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Southampton

PM2.519.8
PM1022.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 10.2O₃ 49
November 10, 202602:00

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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS

Latest concentrations · United Kingdom

2026-11-10
PM2.5

Fine particles

19.5µg/m³
PM10

Particulate matter

22µg/m³
O₃

Ozone

32.9µg/m³
NO₂

Nitrogen dioxide

16.2µg/m³
SO₂

Sulphur dioxide

1.6µg/m³
CO

Carbon monoxide

218.3µg/m³

Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.

DAILY DATA · United Kingdom

United Kingdom - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-11-09)

Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.

PM2.5Lowest 3.2 2026-09-04Highest 22.94 2026-11-082026-08-31 - 2026-11-09
071421282026-08-31: 3.43 µg/m³08-312026-09-01: 3.64 µg/m³09-012026-09-02: 3.97 µg/m³09-022026-09-03: 3.83 µg/m³09-032026-09-04: 3.2 µg/m³09-042026-09-05: 4.24 µg/m³09-052026-09-06: 5.89 µg/m³09-062026-09-07: 4.62 µg/m³09-072026-11-03: 5.16 µg/m³11-032026-11-04: 5.42 µg/m³11-042026-11-05: 6.79 µg/m³11-052026-11-06: 15.67 µg/m³11-062026-11-07: 22.76 µg/m³11-072026-11-08: 22.94 µg/m³11-082026-11-09: 21.02 µg/m³11-09µg/m³

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United Kingdom · daily averages · µg/m³
Pollutant2026-11-092026-11-082026-11-072026-11-062026-11-052026-11-042026-11-032026-09-072026-09-062026-09-052026-09-042026-09-032026-09-022026-09-012026-08-31
PM2.521.0222.9422.7615.676.795.425.164.625.894.243.23.833.973.643.43
PM1024.6926.0826.8920.2710.778.869.159.1710.8210.037.827.117.387.446.37
O₃22.6918.8214.7427.4649.4949.0353.4161.0658.4557.8556.153.5552.1556.7757.37
NO₂25.9826.3830.7624.5312.7911.1413.135.589.315.744.274.568.167.045.74
SO₂2.22.193.012.741.381.11.160.520.840.540.40.40.610.630.48
CO241.32258.89281.15228.75172.83166.42172.21150.08157.17155.75139.88128.36149.76157.59161.43

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AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · United Kingdom

United Kingdom - air pollution history (2015-08 - 2020-05)

Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.

PM2.5Lowest 5.07 2019-09Highest 17 2016-122015-08 - 2020-05
051015202015-08: 10.3 µg/m³2015-082015-09: 9.35 µg/m³2015-10: 14.3 µg/m³2015-11: 7.68 µg/m³2015-12: 7.83 µg/m³2016-01: 6.34 µg/m³2016-012016-02: 7.75 µg/m³2016-03: 9.25 µg/m³2016-04: 7.36 µg/m³2016-05: 9.27 µg/m³2016-06: 7.51 µg/m³2016-062016-07: 6 µg/m³2016-08: 6.83 µg/m³2016-09: 6.33 µg/m³2016-10: 7.65 µg/m³2016-11: 8.29 µg/m³2016-112016-12: 17 µg/m³2017-01: 12.3 µg/m³2017-02: 10.1 µg/m³2017-03: 8.58 µg/m³2017-04: 7.08 µg/m³2017-042017-05: 10.1 µg/m³2017-06: 7.11 µg/m³2017-07: 6.66 µg/m³2017-08: 6.5 µg/m³2017-09: 5.88 µg/m³2017-092017-10: 5.79 µg/m³2017-11: 7.57 µg/m³2017-12: 7.83 µg/m³2018-01: 7.2 µg/m³2018-02: 8.63 µg/m³2018-022018-03: 9.96 µg/m³2018-04: 8.95 µg/m³2018-05: 15.1 µg/m³2018-06: 9.85 µg/m³2018-07: 8.6 µg/m³2018-072018-08: 5.63 µg/m³2018-09: 5.29 µg/m³2018-10: 6.32 µg/m³2018-11: 9.53 µg/m³2018-12: 7.17 µg/m³2018-122019-01: 9.56 µg/m³2019-02: 11.1 µg/m³2019-03: 6.44 µg/m³2019-04: 13.5 µg/m³2019-05: 8.13 µg/m³2019-052019-06: 6.35 µg/m³2019-07: 6.19 µg/m³2019-08: 5.95 µg/m³2019-09: 5.07 µg/m³2019-10: 5.61 µg/m³2019-102019-11: 9.23 µg/m³2019-12: 7.4 µg/m³2020-01: 6 µg/m³2020-02: 5.5 µg/m³2020-03: 5.96 µg/m³2020-04: 10.1 µg/m³2020-05: 7.58 µg/m³2020-05µg/m³

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United Kingdom · monthly averages · µg/m³
Pollutant2020-052020-042020-032020-022020-012019-122019-112019-102019-092019-082019-072019-062019-052019-042019-032019-022019-012018-122018-112018-102018-092018-082018-072018-062018-052018-042018-032018-022018-012017-122017-112017-102017-092017-082017-072017-062017-052017-042017-032017-022017-012016-122016-112016-102016-092016-082016-072016-062016-052016-042016-032016-022016-012015-122015-112015-102015-092015-08
PM2.57.5810.15.965.567.49.235.615.075.956.196.358.1313.56.4411.19.567.179.536.325.295.638.69.8515.18.959.968.637.27.837.575.795.886.56.667.1110.17.088.5810.112.3178.297.656.336.8367.519.277.369.257.756.347.837.6814.39.3510.3
PM1013.518.212.511.312.513.114.61110.71210.910.712.621.913.516.81712.514.81210.49.8115.31621.516.216.314.112.912.113.311.410.511.710.91218.214.115.815.117.723.113.114.812.712.310.612.916.614.614.9171217.816.422.415.918
O₃68.17062.16755.746.935.243.843.450.947.854.261.570.764.844.441.843.639.542.244.44055.257.568.465.95650.150.143.338.245.339.74245.151.762.463.860.249.931.723.636.335.140.142.741.147.865.561.652.643.738.443.328.822.132.135
NO₂12.211.414.311.71722.225.219.914.613.412.412.215.919.716.1273023.921.418.216.513.313.913.417.717.72225.721.525.624.515.417.917.412.912.815.217.82224.132.633.627.622.515.314.112.414.816.118.523.936.729.226.127.244.135.127.1

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Environment and quality of life ratings · United Kingdom

Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.

IndicatorUnited KingdomIsle of ManIrelandNetherlandsBelgiumFaroe Islands
Green and Parks in the City75%78%72%82%64%87%
Pleasure of spending time in the city70%83%78%88%64%100%
Air Pollution37%13%24%21%45%0%
Garbage Disposal60%78%61%79%54%88%
Availability and quality of drinking water75%88%72%92%70%98%
Cleanliness and tidiness53%69%52%77%46%94%
Noise and Light pollution47%12%37%31%54%21%
Water Pollution31%13%37%17%42%7.7%

WEATHER THROUGH THE YEAR

What is the weather like throughout the year?

Choose a month to compare daytime and nighttime temperatures and the frequency of rain using historical weather data.

NASA
POWER

London · November

Mean daily maximum10.6°C
Mean daily minimum4.5°C
Days with rainfall ≥1 mm43.7%

Mean daily maximum temperatures by month · Bar scale starts at -15°C

7°
Jan
8.9°
Feb
11.1°
Mar
13.9°
Apr
17.7°
May
21.2°
Jun
23.4°
Jul
23.3°
Aug
20.6°
Sep
15.9°
Oct
10.6°
Nov
8.3°
Dec

NASA POWER: grid data covering the city. Weather history describes the climate; it is not a forecast or an air quality measurement.

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MonthMean daily maximum °CMean daily minimum °CDays with rainfall ≥1 mm
January71.342.6%
February8.92.341.7%
March11.13.241.9%
April13.94.131%
May17.77.534.2%
June21.210.932.7%
July23.41333.2%
August23.312.931.6%
September20.610.837.7%
October15.98.142.3%
November10.64.543.7%
December8.33.644.5%

WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS

United Kingdom · weather forecast

Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 55.3781, -3.436.

🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited Kingdom🌧️8°RainNov 8 · ↑9° ↓3°💨 9 km/h · 💧 92%Sun8.11🌧️9°3°Mon9.11☁️8°3°Tue10.11☁️9°2°Wed11.11☁️8°0°Thu12.11☀️4°-2°Fri13.11☀️3°-2°Sat14.11🌧️4°1°Sun15.11🌧️5°1°Mon16.11🌧️10°8°Tue17.11🌧️9°8°Wed18.11🌧️7°3°Thu19.11🌧️7°3°Fri20.11🌧️9°6°Sat21.11🌧️9°6°Sun22.11🌧️8°6°Mon23.11☁️8°4°pollution-alert.com · 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-23
🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited Kingdom🌧️8°RainNov 8 · ↑9° ↓3°💨 9 km/h · 💧 92%Sun8.11🌧️9°3°Mon9.11☁️8°3°Tue10.11☁️9°2°Wed11.11☁️8°0°Thu12.11☀️4°-2°Fri13.11☀️3°-2°Sat14.11🌧️4°1°Sun15.11🌧️5°1°Mon16.11🌧️10°8°Tue17.11🌧️9°8°Wed18.11🌧️7°3°Thu19.11🌧️7°3°Fri20.11🌧️9°6°Sat21.11🌧️9°6°Sun22.11🌧️8°6°Mon23.11☁️8°4°pollution-alert.com · 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-23
🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited Kingdom🌧️8°RainNov 8 · ↑9° ↓3°💨 9 km/h · 💧 92%Sun8.11🌧️9°3°Mon9.11☁️8°3°Tue10.11☁️9°2°Wed11.11☁️8°0°Thu12.11☀️4°-2°Fri13.11☀️3°-2°Sat14.11🌧️4°1°Sun15.11🌧️5°1°Mon16.11🌧️10°8°Tue17.11🌧️9°8°Wed18.11🌧️7°3°Thu19.11🌧️7°3°Fri20.11🌧️9°6°Sat21.11🌧️9°6°Sun22.11🌧️8°6°Mon23.11☁️8°4°pollution-alert.com · 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-23

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United Kingdom · November 8, 2026: minimum temperature 3.3°C, maximum 9.2°C. Wind: 8.6 km/h. Humidity: 92%.

Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
DateDay °CMin °CMax °CNight °CRain mmWind m/sHumidity %Clouds %
2026-11-088.53.39.23.312.49263
2026-11-096.63.47.65.10.82.39566
2026-11-107.52.58.62.83.41.994100
2026-11-116-0.38.20.31.849583
2026-11-122.6-1.83.5-1.50.25.5813
2026-11-132.6-1.82.60.62.53.3814
2026-11-144.40.64.43.40.35.483100
2026-11-153.41.35.35.32.147573
2026-11-169.37.89.79.212.37.59282
2026-11-178.88.39.38.316.26.699100
2026-11-186.52.77.42.71.65.98698
2026-11-196.72.97.37.33.52.996100
2026-11-207.768.86.943.199100
2026-11-218.16.38.66.31.61.59599
2026-11-227.75.87.75.91.41.69297
2026-11-237.84.17.84.2—4.88899
2026-11-245.92.76.75.30.21.79595
2026-11-257.23.97.27.2—1.78476

UV index by day · United Kingdom

Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited Kingdom03681111+0.4UV LOWNov 10 · daily maximumYou can safely stay in the sun. Sunscreen only matterson very long exposure.0Tue10.110Wed11.111Thu12.111Fri13.111Sat14.111Sun15.111Mon16.111Tue17.111Wed18.111Thu19.110Fri20.111Sat21.110Sun22.111Mon23.111Tue24.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com
☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited Kingdom03681111+0.4UV LOWNov 10 · daily maximumYou can safely stay in the sun. Sunscreen only matterson very long exposure.0Tue10.110Wed11.111Thu12.111Fri13.111Sat14.111Sun15.111Mon16.111Tue17.111Wed18.111Thu19.110Fri20.111Sat21.110Sun22.111Mon23.111Tue24.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com

You can safely stay in the sun. Sunscreen only matters on very long exposure.

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited Kingdom03681111+0.4UV LOWNov 10 · daily maximumYou can safely stay in the sun. Sunscreen only matterson very long exposure.0Tue10.110Wed11.111Thu12.111Fri13.111Sat14.111Sun15.111Mon16.111Tue17.111Wed18.111Thu19.110Fri20.111Sat21.110Sun22.111Mon23.111Tue24.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme

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United Kingdom · November 10, 2026: UV index: 0.4 .

Indicator2026-11-102026-11-112026-11-122026-11-132026-11-142026-11-152026-11-162026-11-172026-11-182026-11-192026-11-202026-11-212026-11-222026-11-232026-11-242026-11-25
UV index0.40.41.41.30.90.610.80.60.80.410.30.81.1—

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AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS

United Kingdom · air pollution - questions and answers

What do the latest air quality data show for United Kingdom?

United Kingdom - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 19.5 µg/m³, PM10: 22 µg/m³, O₃: 32.9 µg/m³, NO₂: 16.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.6 µg/m³, CO: 218.3 µg/m³. Date range: November 10, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.

When was PM2.5 highest in United Kingdom over the past week?

The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 22.9 µg/m³ (November 8, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before November 10, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.

Which cities in United Kingdom have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?

Lowest PM2.5: Plymouth (9.5 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Liverpool (25.2 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on November 10, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.

What period does the pollution history for United Kingdom cover?

Available monthly means cover 2015-08 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5, PM10, O₃, NO₂. Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.

Is the PM2.5 concentration for United Kingdom an AQI score?

No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.

What UV index does the available forecast show for United Kingdom?

For November 10, 2026, the forecast UV index is 0.4. The UV section also shows the following available days.

What wind speed is forecast for United Kingdom?

For November 8, 2026, forecast wind speed is 8.6 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.

PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃

Understanding air quality and pollution data

What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?

PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.

Where does the air pollution data come from?

The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.

How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?

PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.

Which dates do the values and charts cover?

Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.

How can I check pollution in my city?

Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.