What is the air quality in Barrhead today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Barrhead is 26 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.24 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Barrhead right now?

The current temperature in Barrhead is 13.2°C (feels like 13.2°C). Humidity is 86.4% and wind speed is 83.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Barrhead?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Barrhead, United Kingdom

Drizzle

13.2°C · 86.4% humidity

13.2°

Feels 13.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

16 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 4am

26 7am

25 10am

27 1pm

27 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

24 1am

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 1 stn

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Barrhead's air quality is shaped by traffic emissions and residential heating. Pollution levels tend to peak during winter months when cold air traps emissions close to ground level.

86.4%

Humidity

83.6 km/h

Wind SW

1002.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.24 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Barrhead?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 1 station

PM2.56.24 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (16 stations within 25 km)

6.24

Median

6.2

Average

4.1

Low

12.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -0.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Barrhead?

08-03

18.0° 13.2°

1.13 mm

08-04

19.3° 10.2°

2.56 mm

08-05

16.1° 10.7°

0.69 mm

08-06

16.3° 10.8°

1.5 mm

08-07

16.3° 12.0°

19.44 mm

08-08

15.8° 10.5°

1.5 mm

08-09

14.1° 7.6°

0.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Barrhead?

Glasgow Waulkmillglen Reservoir, United Kingdom

2.4 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Glasgow Waulkmillglen Reservoir, United Kingdom

2.4 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Renfrewshire Johnston, United Kingdom

8.3 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Renfrewshire Johnston, United Kingdom

8.3 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Renfrewshire Johnston, United Kingdom

8.3 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Renfrewshire Johnston, United Kingdom

8.3 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Renfrewshire Johnston, United Kingdom

8.3 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

Renfrewshire Johnston, United Kingdom

8.3 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Glasgow Dumbarton Road, United Kingdom

9.2 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Glasgow Dumbarton Road, United Kingdom

9.2 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Barrhead?

30 Paisley 26 Newton Mearns 33 Renfrew 29 Johnstone 41 Glasgow 29 Clydebank 20 Rutherglen 29 Erskine 21 Bearsden 20 East Kilbride

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-08T06:30 UTC.