What is the air quality in Chelmsford today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chelmsford is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Chelmsford right now?

The current temperature in Chelmsford is 8.2°C (feels like 3.5°C). Humidity is 90.9% and wind speed is 40.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Chelmsford?

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

Air Quality in Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Drizzle

8.2°C · 90.9% humidity

8.2°

Feels 3.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

8 10pm

34 1am

19 4am

13 7am

10 10am

9 1pm

9 4pm

9 7pm

Station readings 4h ago

AQI 8

PM2.5 2.0 µg/m³ · 4h ago

CAMS model adj -16

Air Quality Index Trend

26h · 1 stn

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Chelmsford'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.

90.9%

Humidity

40.0 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.8 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Chelmsford?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

26h · 1 station

PM2.58.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

8.2

Median

8.2

Average

8.2

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: -2.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Chelmsford?

06-09

17.4° 8.2°

0.19 mm

06-10

15.2° 11.0°

8.88 mm

06-11

26.4° 14.2°

2.63 mm

06-12

20.9° 10.1°

06-13

22.7° 9.3°

0.19 mm

06-14

17.8° 10.9°

2.63 mm

06-15

15.3° 10.5°

8.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Chelmsford?

Stanford-le-Hope Roadside, United Kingdom

24.3 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Stanford-le-Hope Roadside, United Kingdom

24.3 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Stanford-le-Hope Roadside, United Kingdom

24.3 km PM2.5: 27.8 µg/m³

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25.3 km 16.0°C 49.0% RH PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

25.7 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

25.7 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Chelmsford?

27 Billericay 35 Witham 23 Maldon 28 Wickford 33 Braintree 41 Brentwood 31 Basildon 25 Rayleigh 29 Pitsea 27 South Benfleet

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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 2026-06-09T00:19 UTC.