What is the air quality in Heywood today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Heywood is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.22 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Heywood right now?

The current temperature in Heywood is 9.2°C (feels like 6.5°C). Humidity is 84.4% and wind speed is 18.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Heywood?

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

Air Quality in Heywood, United Kingdom

Cloudy

9.2°C · 84.4% humidity

9.2°

Feels 6.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 11pm

34 2am

28 5am

25 8am

24 11am

25 2pm

25 5pm

25 8pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

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Heywood'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.

84.4%

Humidity

18.3 km/h

Wind SSW

1019.1 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.22 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Heywood?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.58.22 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

8.22

Median

7.92

Average

5.3

Low

11.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -2.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Heywood?

06-09

19.9° 9.2°

0.56 mm

06-10

16.7° 12.2°

2.0 mm

06-11

23.5° 13.4°

4.38 mm

06-12

17.3° 9.9°

06-13

19.8° 11.3°

0.13 mm

06-14

20.6° 10.2°

0.56 mm

06-15

20.0° 10.5°

0.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Heywood?

135

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

8.0 km PM2.5: 49.3 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

12.4 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

12.4 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

14.2 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

152

Salford M60, United Kingdom

14.6 km PM2.5: 57.4 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

14.6 km PM2.5: 33.5 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

17.8 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

173

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

17.8 km PM2.5: 98.1 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

17.8 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

22.3 km PM2.5: 20.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Heywood?

33 Middleton 33 Rochdale 36 Bury 32 Royton 36 Whitefield 32 Chadderton 38 Radcliffe 33 Prestwich 32 Oldham 34 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 2026-06-09T01:03 UTC.