What is the air quality in Leicester today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Leicester is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Leicester right now?

The current temperature in Leicester is 7.1°C (feels like 3.7°C). Humidity is 80.6% and wind speed is 21.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Leicester?

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

Air Quality in Leicester, United Kingdom

Cloudy

7.1°C · 80.6% humidity

7.1°

Feels 3.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 9pm

24 12am

24 3am

24 6am

25 9am

24 12pm

25 3pm

25 6pm

Air Quality Index Trend

36h · 4 stn

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Leicester'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.

80.6%

Humidity

21.1 km/h

Wind WSW

1019.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Leicester?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

36h · 4 stations

PM2.55.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

5.8

Median

5.8

Average

5.8

Low

5.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Leicester?

06-08

17.4° 7.8°

2.87 mm

06-09

17.1° 7.1°

0.06 mm

06-10

15.8° 10.7°

2.81 mm

06-11

24.4° 14.2°

2.56 mm

06-12

21.0° 8.8°

06-13

20.3° 9.9°

0.25 mm

06-14

20.1° 9.7°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Leicester?

Leicester University, United Kingdom

2.1 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Leicester?

24 Humberstone 24 Braunstone 24 Oadby 24 Glen Parva 24 Wigston Magna 24 Mountsorrel 26 Earl Shilton 24 Loughborough 24 Coalville 28 Hinckley

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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 2026-06-08T23:21 UTC.