What is the air quality in Bolton today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bolton is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.11 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Bolton right now?

The current temperature in Bolton is 14.9°C (feels like 14.9°C). Humidity is 63.2% and wind speed is 28.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Bolton?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 1.4 (Low).

Air Quality in Bolton, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

14.9°C · 63.2% humidity

14.9°

Feels 14.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 4am

34 7am

30 10am

28 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

27 1am

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 6 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.

63.2%

Humidity

28.1 km/h

Wind ENE

1016.2 hPa

Pressure

1.4

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.11 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Bolton?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 6 stations

PM2.58.11 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

8.11

Median

8.14

Average

5.3

Low

12.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Bolton?

07-22

21.4° 14.9°

0.31 mm

07-23

16.9° 14.1°

0.5 mm

07-24

17.0° 11.7°

6.38 mm

07-25

21.7° 12.3°

0.13 mm

07-26

23.8° 12.6°

0.06 mm

07-27

21.0° 14.4°

4.06 mm

07-28

21.6° 14.4°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 1.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Bolton?

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

7.1 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.5 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

13.9 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

13.9 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

14.0 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

14.0 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

17.2 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

17.2 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Bolton?

31 Farnworth 39 Westhoughton 30 Radcliffe 33 Atherton 31 Walkden 42 Horwich 30 Tyldesley 30 Bury 29 Whitefield 31 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 2026-07-22T06:44 UTC.