What is the air quality in Prestwich today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Prestwich is 28 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.69 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Prestwich right now?

The current temperature in Prestwich 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 Prestwich?

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

Air Quality in Prestwich, United Kingdom

Cloudy

9.2°C · 84.4% humidity

9.2°

Feels 6.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 12am

28 3am

25 6am

24 9am

24 12pm

25 3pm

25 6pm

25 9pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 8 stn

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Prestwich'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▲

6.69 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Prestwich?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 8 stations

PM2.56.69 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

6.69

Median

6.65

Average

4.6

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -0.8

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Prestwich?

135

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

4.6 km PM2.5: 49.3 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

6.4 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

7.3 km PM2.5: 33.5 µg/m³

152

Salford M60, United Kingdom

7.3 km PM2.5: 57.4 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

10.3 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

10.3 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

173

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

10.3 km PM2.5: 98.1 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

14.9 km PM2.5: 20.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Prestwich?

30 Whitefield 32 Radcliffe 24 Salford 33 Swinton 25 Middleton 19 Manchester City Centre 23 Eccles 19 Manchester 30 Bury 28 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 2026-06-09T02:22 UTC.