What is the air quality in Durham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Durham is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Durham right now?

The current temperature in Durham is 7.3°C (feels like 2.9°C). Humidity is 88.4% and wind speed is 32.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Durham?

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

Air Quality in Durham, United Kingdom

Drizzle

7.3°C · 88.4% humidity

7.3°

Feels 2.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 9pm

20 12am

24 3am

24 6am

24 9am

24 12pm

24 3pm

24 6pm

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 4 stn

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Durham'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.

88.4%

Humidity

32.2 km/h

Wind W

1017.3 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Durham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 4 stations

PM2.54.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

4.8

Median

4.8

Average

4.8

Low

4.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +1.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Durham?

06-08

13.1° 11.4°

2.19 mm

06-09

15.0° 7.3°

0.38 mm

06-10

16.5° 9.7°

0.06 mm

06-11

24.0° 13.1°

4.94 mm

06-12

17.2° 9.5°

06-13

19.4° 10.6°

0.06 mm

06-14

15.3° 9.2°

0.38 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Durham?

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Stockton-on-Tees A1305 Roadside, United Kingdom

28.8 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

Stockton-on-Tees A1305 Roadside, United Kingdom

28.8 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Durham?

23 Spennymoor 20 Chester-le-Street 20 Houghton-Le-Spring 20 Stanley 20 Washington 34 Bishop Auckland 25 Peterlee 20 Seaham 25 Newton Aycliffe 20 Consett

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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 2026-06-08T23:11 UTC.