What is the air quality in Bolton today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bolton is 19 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.49 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Bolton right now?

The current temperature in Bolton is 11.9°C (feels like 11.9°C). Humidity is 54.5% and wind speed is 24.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Bolton?

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

Air Quality in Bolton, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

11.9°C · 54.5% humidity

11.9°

Feels 11.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

39h · 1 stn

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Bolton'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.

54.5%

Humidity

24.1 km/h

Wind E

1028.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.49 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Bolton?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

39h · 1 station

PM2.54.49 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Bolton?

10-22

16.6° 6.1°

17.12 mm

10-23

11.5° 8.4°

8.87 mm

10-24

13.1° 8.8°

10-25

12.6° 7.6°

14.5 mm

10-26

10.4° 8.2°

1.44 mm

10-27

15.0° 5.6°

0.06 mm

10-28

10.9° 9.5°

1.0 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Bolton?

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

7.1 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

14.0 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

14.0 km PM2.5: 1.4 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

17.2 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

17.2 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

17.6 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

17.6 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

17.6 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Bolton?

20 Farnworth 18 Westhoughton 20 Radcliffe 18 Atherton 24 Walkden 16 Horwich 19 Tyldesley 20 Bury 21 Whitefield 18 Ramsbottom

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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 2026-10-22T16:49 UTC.