What is the air quality in Oldham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Oldham is 32 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Oldham right now?

The current temperature in Oldham 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 Oldham?

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

Air Quality in Oldham, 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 10pm

32 1am

28 4am

25 7am

24 10am

24 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

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Oldham'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▲

7.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Oldham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.57.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

7.8

Median

7.92

Average

5.3

Low

11.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -1.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Oldham?

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: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Oldham?

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

10.3 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

10.3 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

135

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

14.3 km PM2.5: 49.3 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

16.8 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

173

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

16.8 km PM2.5: 98.1 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

16.8 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³

152

Salford M60, United Kingdom

17.9 km PM2.5: 57.4 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

17.9 km PM2.5: 33.5 µg/m³

Stockport Hazel Grove, United Kingdom

18.2 km PM2.5: 24.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Oldham?

32 Chadderton 32 Royton 32 Failsworth 33 Middleton 32 Ashton-under-Lyne 32 Droylsden 32 Stalybridge 31 Dukinfield 32 Saddleworth 34 Heywood

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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 2026-06-09T00:40 UTC.