What is the air quality in Chorley today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chorley is 35 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.41 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Chorley right now?

The current temperature in Chorley is 11.9°C (feels like 11.9°C). Humidity is 84.2% and wind speed is 40.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Chorley?

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

Air Quality in Chorley, United Kingdom

Windy

11.9°C · 84.2% humidity

11.9°

Feels 11.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 3am

35 6am

31 9am

26 12pm

27 3pm

25 6pm

24 9pm

24 12am

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 2 stn

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Chorley'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.

84.2%

Humidity

40.4 km/h

Wind NE

1012.9 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.41 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Chorley?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 2 stations

PM2.58.41 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

8.41

Median

7.2

Average

4.6

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Chorley?

05-30

17.2° 11.0°

3.75 mm

05-31

17.2° 8.7°

2.44 mm

06-01

17.2° 9.2°

0.38 mm

06-02

12.3° 10.4°

0.31 mm

06-03

16.4° 8.8°

1.44 mm

06-04

26.1° 10.4°

4.81 mm

06-05

15.6° 8.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Chorley?

147

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

11.3 km PM2.5: 54.2 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

11.3 km PM2.5: 20.2 µg/m³

Preston, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

21.2 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

168

Salford M60, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 88.4 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

23.2 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

23.2 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

112

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

26.2 km PM2.5: 40.0 µg/m³

Trafford A56, United Kingdom

30.7 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Chorley?

36 Horwich 28 Leyland 33 Darwen 46 Wigan 35 Westhoughton 41 Hindley 25 Preston 30 Blackburn 30 Bolton 38 Skelmersdale

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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 2026-05-30T05:15 UTC.