What is the air quality in Braintree today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Braintree is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.86 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Braintree right now?

The current temperature in Braintree is 10.8°C (feels like 10.8°C). Humidity is 78.1% and wind speed is 47.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Braintree?

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

Air Quality in Braintree, United Kingdom

Drizzle

10.8°C · 78.1% humidity

10.8°

Feels 10.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 15 stn

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Braintree'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.

78.1%

Humidity

47.7 km/h

Wind N

1019.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.86 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Braintree?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 15 stations

PM2.57.86 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Braintree?

10-21

10.8° 7.8°

0.38 mm

10-22

18.7° 7.5°

10-23

13.9° 8.8°

12.0 mm

10-24

12.7° 8.0°

0.25 mm

10-25

15.7° 9.2°

7.06 mm

10-26

11.2° 7.3°

1.37 mm

10-27

17.6° 5.4°

0.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

What cities are near Braintree?

34 Witham 8 Chelmsford 34 Maldon 28 Sudbury 27 Haverhill 15 Colchester 25 Saffron Walden 25 Bishops Stortford 15 Billericay 21 Wickford

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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 2026-10-21T14:04 UTC.