What is the air quality in Bolton today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bolton is 22 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.34 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Bolton right now?

The current temperature in Bolton is 9.3°C (feels like 6.7°C). Humidity is 83.7% and wind speed is 17.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Bolton?

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

Air Quality in Bolton, United Kingdom

Cloudy

9.3°C · 83.7% humidity

9.3°

Feels 6.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

6 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 11pm

22 2am

25 5am

24 8am

24 11am

25 2pm

25 5pm

25 8pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 5 stn

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Bolton'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.

83.7%

Humidity

17.7 km/h

Wind SSW

1019.0 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.34 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Bolton?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 5 stations

PM2.55.34 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (6 stations within 25 km)

5.34

Median

5.28

Average

4.6

Low

5.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Bolton?

06-09

20.5° 9.3°

0.62 mm

06-10

15.8° 12.6°

2.31 mm

06-11

23.1° 13.5°

3.88 mm

06-12

17.0° 10.2°

06-13

20.1° 11.3°

0.06 mm

06-14

21.1° 10.5°

1.19 mm

06-15

18.9° 10.6°

2.12 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Bolton?

135

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

7.1 km PM2.5: 49.3 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.5 km PM2.5: 33.5 µg/m³

152

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.5 km PM2.5: 57.4 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

13.9 km PM2.5: 20.2 µg/m³

122

Glazebury, United Kingdom

13.9 km PM2.5: 44.0 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

14.0 km PM2.5: 31.6 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

14.0 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

17.2 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

17.2 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Bolton?

22 Farnworth 23 Westhoughton 22 Radcliffe 23 Atherton 23 Walkden 23 Horwich 23 Tyldesley 22 Bury 22 Whitefield 22 Ramsbottom

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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 2026-06-09T01:43 UTC.