What is the air quality in Durham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Durham is 31 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.45 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Durham right now?

The current temperature in Durham is 11.4°C (feels like 11.4°C). Humidity is 49.2% and wind speed is 59.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Durham?

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

Air Quality in Durham, United Kingdom

Windy

11.4°C · 49.2% humidity

11.4°

Feels 11.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 4 stn

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Durham'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.

49.2%

Humidity

59.5 km/h

Wind WSW

1017.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.45 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Durham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 4 stations

PM2.57.45 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

7.45

Median

7.45

Average

7.0

Low

7.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -0.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Durham?

10-21

11.4° 5.0°

0.13 mm

10-22

17.2° 4.5°

2.44 mm

10-23

10.4° 7.6°

6.75 mm

10-24

12.1° 8.4°

10-25

13.2° 5.4°

15.5 mm

10-26

10.1° 6.6°

0.06 mm

10-27

14.1° 4.9°

0.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Durham?

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Stockton-on-Tees A1305 Roadside, United Kingdom

28.8 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Stockton-on-Tees A1305 Roadside, United Kingdom

28.8 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Durham?

32 Spennymoor 31 Chester-le-Street 31 Houghton-Le-Spring 31 Stanley 31 Washington 51 Bishop Auckland 29 Peterlee 31 Seaham 33 Newton Aycliffe 34 Consett

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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.