Air Quality in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Windy
17.0°C · 52.1% humidity
17.0°
Feels 17.0°
29
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
9 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
25 9pm
25
25
29 12am
25
24
24 3am
25
25
25 6am
25
25
25 9am
27
25
25 12pm
25
27
27 3pm
25
25
25 6pm
25
25
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 23 stn

Kirkcaldy'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.

52.1%
Humidity
94.2 km/h
Wind SW
1001.5 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
29
6.97 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Kirkcaldy?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 23 stations
PM2.56.97 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (9 stations within 25 km)
6.97
Median
6.13
Average
3.4
Low
13.1
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -1.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Kirkcaldy?

08-03
19.3° 15.0°
08-04
19.3° 11.4°
08-05
17.3° 11.7°
0.94 mm
08-06
15.2° 11.0°
2.25 mm
08-07
18.2° 11.6°
28.25 mm
08-08
16.1° 10.8°
08-09
15.8° 8.2°
1.44 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Kirkcaldy?

17
Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
1.4 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³
28
Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
1.4 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³
20
Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
1.4 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³
70
Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom
15.6 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
20
Edinburgh Salamander St, United Kingdom
15.8 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³
18
Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom
18.5 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³
22
Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom
18.5 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³
13
Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom
18.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³
20
Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom
18.5 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³
20
Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom
18.5 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Kirkcaldy?

27 Glenrothes 28 Edinburgh 20 Dunfermline 53 Musselburgh 33 Bonnyrigg 19 Broxburn 27 Penicuik 19 Livingston 23 Saint Andrews 18 Perth
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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 2026-08-07T23:59 UTC.