What is the air quality in Castleford today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Castleford is 29 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Castleford right now?

The current temperature in Castleford is 19.8°C (feels like 19.8°C). Humidity is 36.8% and wind speed is 70.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Castleford?

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

Air Quality in Castleford, United Kingdom

Windy

19.8°C · 36.8% humidity

19.8°

Feels 19.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

34 1am

29 4am

45 7am

24 10am

26 1pm

27 4pm

27 7pm

27 10pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 2 stn

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Castleford'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.

36.8%

Humidity

70.1 km/h

Wind WSW

1006.6 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.0 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Castleford?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 2 stations

PM2.57.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

7.0

Median

7.0

Average

7.0

Low

7.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.1 · Bias: +0.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Castleford?

08-03

26.9° 13.2°

0.13 mm

08-04

23.2° 13.7°

08-05

21.3° 13.5°

0.06 mm

08-06

22.8° 15.1°

3.75 mm

08-07

20.0° 14.1°

5.5 mm

08-08

18.9° 12.1°

0.06 mm

08-09

18.2° 11.3°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Castleford?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

14.9 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

14.9 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Castleford?

29 Kippax 29 Pontefract 29 Lofthouse 29 Wakefield 29 Leeds 29 Ossett 32 South Elmsall 29 Morley 29 Chapel Allerton 29 Dewsbury

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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 2026-08-08T03:49 UTC.