What is the air quality in Castleford today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Castleford is 51 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 12.3 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Castleford right now?

The current temperature in Castleford is 12.7°C (feels like 12.7°C). Humidity is 44.8% and wind speed is 48.5 km/h.

Air Quality in Castleford, United Kingdom

Windy

12.7°C · 44.8% humidity

12.7°

Feels 12.7°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 6 stn

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Castleford'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.

44.8%

Humidity

48.5 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

12.3 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Castleford?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 6 stations

PM2.512.3 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

12.3

Median

12.43

Average

11.0

Low

15.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -6.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Castleford?

10-21

12.7° 6.7°

0.62 mm

10-22

18.6° 7.1°

4.69 mm

10-23

11.4° 8.3°

8.81 mm

10-24

13.9° 7.8°

10-25

13.4° 8.4°

9.81 mm

10-26

11.0° 8.1°

0.31 mm

10-27

16.8° 5.4°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Castleford?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

14.9 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

14.9 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Castleford?

51 Kippax 51 Pontefract 51 Lofthouse 51 Wakefield 48 Leeds 51 Ossett 32 South Elmsall 51 Morley 52 Chapel Allerton 52 Dewsbury

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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 2026-10-21T14:59 UTC.