What is the air quality in Accrington today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Accrington is 35 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.4 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Accrington right now?

The current temperature in Accrington is 11.5°C (feels like 11.5°C). Humidity is 74.7% and wind speed is 43.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Accrington?

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

Air Quality in Accrington, United Kingdom

Windy

11.5°C · 74.7% humidity

11.5°

Feels 11.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 12am

35 3am

29 6am

26 9am

27 12pm

25 3pm

25 6pm

25 9pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

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Accrington'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.

74.7%

Humidity

43.2 km/h

Wind E

1016.6 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.4 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Accrington?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.58.4 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

8.4

Median

8.4

Average

8.4

Low

8.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Accrington?

07-22

20.1° 11.5°

0.19 mm

07-23

15.7° 12.6°

1.31 mm

07-24

15.4° 11.7°

4.88 mm

07-25

20.1° 10.0°

0.25 mm

07-26

19.5° 9.5°

0.25 mm

07-27

18.7° 13.7°

6.0 mm

07-28

20.3° 11.7°

0.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Accrington?

Preston, United Kingdom

21.2 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

21.2 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

29.3 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

29.3 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Accrington?

28 Haslingden 33 Rawtenstall 34 Blackburn 31 Darwen 33 Rossendale 38 Burnley 32 Ramsbottom 37 Nelson 37 Colne 32 Bury

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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 2026-07-22T02:15 UTC.