What is the air quality in Castleford today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Castleford is 30 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Castleford right now?

The current temperature in Castleford is 11.9°C (feels like 11.9°C). Humidity is 80.1% and wind speed is 31.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Castleford?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Castleford, United Kingdom

Cloudy

11.9°C · 80.1% humidity

11.9°

Feels 11.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

34 1am

30 4am

27 7am

35 10am

34 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 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.

80.1%

Humidity

31.9 km/h

Wind N

1017.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Castleford?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.57.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

7.2

Median

7.2

Average

7.2

Low

7.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -0.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Castleford?

07-22

23.1° 10.7°

0.38 mm

07-23

17.4° 12.2°

0.13 mm

07-24

18.3° 11.7°

7.69 mm

07-25

26.2° 11.3°

0.69 mm

07-26

28.2° 11.8°

0.31 mm

07-27

21.4° 14.8°

2.94 mm

07-28

23.6° 15.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Castleford?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

14.9 km PM2.5: 31.1 µg/m³

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

14.9 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Castleford?

30 Kippax 30 Pontefract 30 Lofthouse 30 Wakefield 30 Leeds 30 Ossett 23 South Elmsall 30 Morley 30 Chapel Allerton 30 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 2026-07-22T03:16 UTC.