What is the air quality in Ballymena today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ballymena is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Ballymena right now?

The current temperature in Ballymena is 9.6°C (feels like 4.1°C). Humidity is 76.3% and wind speed is 69.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Ballymena?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Ballymena, United Kingdom

Windy

9.6°C · 76.3% humidity

9.6°

Feels 4.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 4 stn

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Ballymena'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.

76.3%

Humidity

69.8 km/h

Wind SW

1017.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.5 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Ballymena?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 4 stations

PM2.55.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

5.5

Median

5.5

Average

5.5

Low

5.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +0.3

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Ballymena?

Ballymena Ballykeel, United Kingdom

1.6 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Ballymena Ballykeel, United Kingdom

1.6 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Ballymena?

24 Antrim 29 Larne 29 Newtownabbey 29 Carrickfergus 25 Belfast 35 Coleraine 25 Lisburn 26 Castlereagh 29 Bangor 27 Craigavon

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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 2026-10-21T13:14 UTC.