What is the air quality in Skelmersdale today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Skelmersdale is 28 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.68 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Skelmersdale right now?

The current temperature in Skelmersdale is 18.7°C (feels like 18.7°C). Humidity is 44.9% and wind speed is 62.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Skelmersdale?

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

Air Quality in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

Windy

18.7°C · 44.9% humidity

18.7°

Feels 18.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

56 1am

28 4am

38 7am

15 10am

16 1pm

17 4pm

17 7pm

44 10pm

Station readings 49h ago

AQI 17

PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ · 49h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 5 stn

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Skelmersdale'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.

44.9%

Humidity

62.6 km/h

Wind W

1007.3 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.68 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Skelmersdale?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 5 stations

PM2.56.68 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

6.68

Median

7.03

Average

6.5

Low

7.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 9.75 · Bias: +3.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Skelmersdale?

08-03

23.3° 18.7°

08-04

20.8° 13.7°

0.13 mm

08-05

19.6° 14.1°

0.44 mm

08-06

20.9° 14.5°

0.69 mm

08-07

19.3° 13.5°

0.75 mm

08-08

21.3° 14.0°

0.19 mm

08-09

16.2° 13.0°

0.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Skelmersdale?

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

8.9 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Warrington, United Kingdom

20.7 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

22.3 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

22.3 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Preston, United Kingdom

24.7 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Wirral Tranmere, United Kingdom

25.7 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Wirral Tranmere, United Kingdom

25.7 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Skelmersdale?

29 Ormskirk 27 Wigan 30 Kirkby 28 Ashton in Makerfield 28 Haydock 29 St Helens 30 Maghull 27 Hindley 30 Prescot 30 Fazakerley

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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 2026-08-08T03:08 UTC.