What is the air quality in Penicuik today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Penicuik is 27 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.54 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Penicuik right now?

The current temperature in Penicuik is 14.3°C (feels like 14.3°C). Humidity is 66.0% and wind speed is 71.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Penicuik?

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

Air Quality in Penicuik, United Kingdom

Drizzle

14.3°C · 66.0% humidity

14.3°

Feels 14.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

8 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1am

27 4am

25 7am

27 10am

25 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 9 stn

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Penicuik'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.

66.0%

Humidity

71.6 km/h

Wind SW

1002.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.54 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Penicuik?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 9 stations

PM2.56.54 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

6.54

Median

6.26

Average

3.4

Low

13.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -0.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Penicuik?

08-03

17.6° 14.3°

0.5 mm

08-04

18.1° 9.4°

0.5 mm

08-05

14.3° 9.6°

1.19 mm

08-06

14.6° 10.2°

3.0 mm

08-07

15.5° 11.0°

22.88 mm

08-08

14.1° 9.6°

0.69 mm

08-09

13.6° 5.5°

1.0 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Penicuik?

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

15.2 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

15.2 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

15.2 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

16.3 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

16.3 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Penicuik?

33 Bonnyrigg 28 Edinburgh 53 Musselburgh 19 Broxburn 19 Livingston 19 Bathgate 20 Dunfermline 29 Kirkcaldy 22 Grangemouth 18 Falkirk

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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 2026-08-08T03:52 UTC.