What is the air quality in South Shields today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in South Shields is 25 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.13 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in South Shields right now?

The current temperature in South Shields is 8.4°C (feels like 3.7°C). Humidity is 91.0% and wind speed is 43.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in South Shields?

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

Air Quality in South Shields, United Kingdom

Drizzle

8.4°C · 91.0% humidity

8.4°

Feels 3.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 10pm

25 1am

24 4am

24 7am

24 10am

24 1pm

24 4pm

24 7pm

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 3 stn

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South Shields'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.

91.0%

Humidity

43.6 km/h

Wind W

1017.0 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.13 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for South Shields?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 3 stations

PM2.56.13 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

6.13

Median

6.17

Average

5.3

Low

6.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: -0.3

What is the 7-day forecast for South Shields?

06-09

15.8° 8.4°

0.69 mm

06-10

17.4° 11.1°

06-11

23.5° 14.0°

4.75 mm

06-12

18.6° 9.6°

06-13

20.1° 11.6°

06-14

15.5° 11.3°

0.75 mm

06-15

16.3° 8.7°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near South Shields?

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

11.6 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

11.6 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

12.9 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

12.9 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

What cities are near South Shields?

25 Tynemouth 25 North Shields 25 Jarrow 25 Whitley Bay 25 Hebburn 25 Wallsend 25 Felling 28 Sunderland 25 Gateshead 25 Gosforth

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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 2026-06-09T00:19 UTC.