What is the air quality in Pontefract today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pontefract is 191 (Unhealthy). PM2.5 concentration is 133.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Pontefract right now?

The current temperature in Pontefract is 11.5°C (feels like 11.5°C). Humidity is 72.8% and wind speed is 44.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Pontefract?

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Pontefract, United Kingdom

Windy

11.5°C · 72.8% humidity

11.5°

Feels 11.5°

191

Unhealthy

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 2am

191 5am

144

110

86 8am

47 11am

33 2pm

28 5pm

26 8pm

25 11pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 5 stn

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Pontefract'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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Pontefract is 8.9× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

72.8%

Humidity

44.0 km/h

Wind WSW

1019.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

191

133.0 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Pontefract?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 5 stations

PM2.5133.0 µg/m³ ×8.9 WHO

Unhealthy

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

133.0

Median

133.0

Average

133.0

Low

133.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: -127.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Pontefract?

06-09

16.7° 9.7°

0.13 mm

06-10

18.5° 11.5°

3.0 mm

06-11

25.2° 16.1°

3.0 mm

06-12

18.3° 10.9°

06-13

20.5° 11.0°

0.06 mm

06-14

18.4° 10.6°

0.44 mm

06-15

17.8° 7.4°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Pontefract?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

19.8 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

19.8 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

109

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 38.7 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Pontefract?

191 Castleford 191 Kippax 24 South Elmsall 191 Wakefield 191 Lofthouse 36 Adwick le Street 191 Ossett 5 Darton 26 Selby 5 Barnsley

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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 2026-06-09T04:11 UTC.