What is the air quality in Durham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Durham is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Durham right now?

The current temperature in Durham is 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C). Humidity is 63.4% and wind speed is 30.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Durham?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Durham, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

14.0°C · 63.4% humidity

14.0°

Feels 14.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 3pm

24 6pm

25 9pm

25 12am

27 3am

25 6am

25 9am

25 12pm

Air Quality Index Trend

38h · 1 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.

63.4%

Humidity

30.2 km/h

Wind E

1026.9 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Durham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

38h · 1 station

PM2.55.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

What is the 7-day forecast for Durham?

05-29

14.0° 11.0°

3.31 mm

05-30

20.4° 10.0°

0.81 mm

05-31

13.2° 8.5°

1.06 mm

06-01

14.1° 8.1°

0.19 mm

06-02

11.9° 9.8°

3.38 mm

06-03

14.5° 8.9°

06-04

22.8° 9.7°

6.37 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Durham?

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 28.3 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 21.1 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: 5.5 µg/m³

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 65.2 µg/m³

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

32.4 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Durham?

34 Spennymoor 24 Chester-le-Street 24 Houghton-Le-Spring 24 Stanley 24 Washington 31 Bishop Auckland 34 Peterlee 24 Seaham 34 Newton Aycliffe 25 Consett

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-29T17:00 UTC.