What is the air quality in Pontefract today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pontefract is 2 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 0.52 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Pontefract right now?

The current temperature in Pontefract is 9.3°C (feels like 4.9°C). Humidity is 91.2% and wind speed is 41.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Pontefract?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0 (Low).

Air Quality in Pontefract, United Kingdom

Drizzle

9.3°C · 91.2% humidity

9.3°

Feels 4.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

6 3pm

8 6pm

19 9pm

6 12am

19 3am

19 6am

19 9am

19 12pm

Station readings

CAMS model adj -6

PM2.5 Trend (24h)

24h · 1 station

91.2%

Humidity

41.4 km/h

Wind W

1010.1 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

What is the weather forecast for Pontefract?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.50.52 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Pontefract?

04-09

9.7° 4.6°

4.25 mm

04-10

12.6° 4.9°

0.31 mm

04-11

10.4° 4.6°

5.06 mm

04-12

12.0° 3.0°

0.38 mm

04-13

13.2° 5.0°

0.44 mm

04-14

13.1° 3.9°

04-15

8.7° 6.4°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 1.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Pontefract?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

19.8 km

What cities are near Pontefract?

26 Castleford 25 Kippax 26 South Elmsall 10 Wakefield 32 Lofthouse 24 Adwick le Street 9 Ossett 12 Darton 24 Selby 12 Barnsley

Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-04-09T18:42 UTC.