What is the air quality in Barnsley today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Barnsley is 28 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.67 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Barnsley right now?

The current temperature in Barnsley is 11.4°C (feels like 11.4°C). Humidity is 51.0% and wind speed is 42.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Barnsley?

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

Air Quality in Barnsley, United Kingdom

Windy

11.4°C · 51.0% humidity

11.4°

Feels 11.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 1 stn

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Barnsley'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.

51.0%

Humidity

42.5 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.67 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Barnsley?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station

PM2.56.67 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

6.67

Median

6.56

Average

5.42

Low

7.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -0.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Barnsley?

10-21

11.4° 5.4°

0.81 mm

10-22

18.1° 5.4°

15.31 mm

10-23

11.1° 7.2°

14.75 mm

10-24

13.1° 7.7°

10-25

12.1° 6.8°

8.75 mm

10-26

9.8° 6.7°

0.44 mm

10-27

17.2° 3.4°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Barnsley?

Sheffield Barnsley Road, United Kingdom

16.2 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

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17.8 km PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Barnsley?

33 Darton 28 Hoyland Nether 28 Wombwell 28 Chapeltown 28 Wath upon Dearne 29 Rawmarsh 28 Mexborough 32 South Elmsall 51 Wakefield 29 Rotherham

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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 2026-10-21T15:00 UTC.