What is the air quality in Durham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Durham is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.62 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Durham right now?

The current temperature in Durham 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 Durham?

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

Air Quality in Durham, United Kingdom

Cloudy

11.7°C · 78.8% humidity

11.7°

Feels 11.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 1am

23 4am

23 7am

24 10am

23 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

27 10pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 3 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.

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▲

5.62 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Durham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 3 stations

PM2.55.62 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

5.62

Median

6.25

Average

4.3

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.1 · Bias: +1.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Durham?

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 Durham?

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Stockton-on-Tees A1305 Roadside, United Kingdom

28.8 km PM2.5: 17.3 µg/m³

Stockton-on-Tees A1305 Roadside, United Kingdom

28.8 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Durham?

22 Spennymoor 25 Chester-le-Street 20 Houghton-Le-Spring 29 Stanley 23 Washington 39 Bishop Auckland 20 Peterlee 19 Seaham 20 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 2026-07-22T03:14 UTC.