What is the air quality in Blantyre today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Blantyre is 106 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups). PM2.5 concentration is 37.36 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Blantyre right now?

The current temperature in Blantyre is 5.8°C (feels like 1.6°C). Humidity is 92.7% and wind speed is 24.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Blantyre?

Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Blantyre, United Kingdom

Overcast

5.8°C · 92.7% humidity

5.8°

Feels 1.6°

106

Unhealthy for sensitive groups

Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Station readings 28h ago

AQI 8

PM2.5 1.8 µg/m³ · 28h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 11 stn

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Blantyre'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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Blantyre is 2.5× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

92.7%

Humidity

24.0 km/h

Wind SSW

1017.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

106

37.36 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Blantyre?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 11 stations

PM2.537.36 µg/m³ ×2.5 WHO

Unhealthy for sensitive groups

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (9 stations within 25 km)

37.36

Median

21.6

Average

5.3

Low

71.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: -31.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Blantyre?

06-09

16.8° 5.8°

1.5 mm

06-10

14.8° 10.2°

2.56 mm

06-11

19.2° 11.1°

6.81 mm

06-12

16.5° 8.0°

0.19 mm

06-13

19.1° 9.2°

1.5 mm

06-14

17.3° 8.2°

0.88 mm

06-15

18.3° 9.0°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Blantyre?

South Lanarkshire Blantyre, United Kingdom

0.3 km PM2.5: 0.7 µg/m³

123

South Lanarkshire Blantyre, United Kingdom

0.3 km PM2.5: 44.4 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Raith Interchange 2, United Kingdom

2.3 km PM2.5: 30.6 µg/m³

151

South Lanarkshire Raith Interchange 2, United Kingdom

2.3 km PM2.5: 55.5 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Raith Interchange 2, United Kingdom

2.3 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Uddingston, United Kingdom

2.6 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

130

South Lanarkshire Hamilton, United Kingdom

4.4 km PM2.5: 47.3 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Hamilton, United Kingdom

4.4 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³

100

South Lanarkshire Hamilton, United Kingdom

4.4 km PM2.5: 35.4 µg/m³

152

South Lanarkshire East Kilbride, United Kingdom

4.9 km PM2.5: 57.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Blantyre?

98 High Blantyre 77 Viewpark 72 Cambuslang 114 Hamilton 97 Bellshill 42 East Kilbride 98 Meikle Earnock 103 Motherwell 102 Rutherglen 80 Coatbridge

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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 2026-06-09T02:13 UTC.