What is the air quality in Chester-le-Street today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chester-le-Street is 25 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Chester-le-Street right now?

The current temperature in Chester-le-Street is 11.7°C (feels like 11.7°C). Humidity is 78.8% and wind speed is 26.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Chester-le-Street?

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

Air Quality in Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom

Cloudy

11.7°C · 78.8% humidity

11.7°

Feels 11.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 3am

25 6am

25 9am

24 12pm

25 3pm

25 6pm

27 9pm

27 12am

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 1 stn

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Chester-le-Street'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.

78.8%

Humidity

26.0 km/h

Wind NNW

1017.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.0 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Chester-le-Street?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 1 station

PM2.56.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

6.0

Median

6.0

Average

6.0

Low

6.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: +0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Chester-le-Street?

07-22

21.5° 10.7°

18.81 mm

07-23

14.3° 10.6°

2.06 mm

07-24

15.4° 13.6°

0.94 mm

07-25

23.3° 10.5°

2.25 mm

07-26

26.7° 10.9°

2.63 mm

07-27

20.4° 13.2°

2.94 mm

07-28

21.2° 12.7°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Chester-le-Street?

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

11.1 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

11.1 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Chester-le-Street?

25 Washington 25 Houghton-Le-Spring 25 Stanley 25 Durham 25 Felling 25 Gateshead 25 Whickham 25 Newcastle upon Tyne 25 Hebburn 25 Sunderland

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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 2026-07-22T05:50 UTC.