What is the air quality in Manchester today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Manchester is 30 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Manchester right now?

The current temperature in Manchester is 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C). Humidity is 43.8% and wind speed is 63.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Manchester?

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

Air Quality in Manchester, United Kingdom

Windy

18.0°C · 43.8% humidity

18.0°

Feels 18.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 1am

30 4am

25 7am

24 10am

26 1pm

27 4pm

27 7pm

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 5 stn

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Manchester'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.

43.8%

Humidity

63.5 km/h

Wind W

1007.2 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Manchester?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 5 stations

PM2.57.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

7.2

Median

7.2

Average

7.2

Low

7.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 9.75 · Bias: +2.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Manchester?

08-03

24.0° 17.6°

08-04

22.2° 13.0°

0.06 mm

08-05

19.6° 13.8°

08-06

21.7° 14.5°

4.13 mm

08-07

20.4° 12.8°

0.75 mm

08-08

21.1° 13.4°

0.88 mm

08-09

16.5° 11.6°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Manchester?

Manchester Oxford Road, United Kingdom

1.0 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

6.4 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

6.4 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.8 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.8 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.8 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Stockport Hazel Grove, United Kingdom

13.9 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Stockport Hazel Grove, United Kingdom

13.9 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Manchester?

30 Manchester City Centre 30 Longsight 30 Salford 30 Old Trafford 30 Failsworth 30 Droylsden 30 Stretford 30 Eccles 30 Prestwich 30 Swinton

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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 2026-08-08T03:02 UTC.