What is the air quality in Edinburgh today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Edinburgh is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.66 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Edinburgh right now?

The current temperature in Edinburgh is 13.3°C (feels like 13.3°C). Humidity is 77.5% and wind speed is 72.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Edinburgh?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 4.4 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Windy

13.3°C · 77.5% humidity

13.3°

Feels 13.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

6 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1pm

24 4pm

27 7pm

27 10pm

27 1am

27 4am

25 7am

25 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 10 stn

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Edinburgh'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.

77.5%

Humidity

72.0 km/h

Wind WSW

1026.6 hPa

Pressure

4.4

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.66 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Edinburgh?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 10 stations

PM2.55.66 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX4.4

Moderate

Station readings (6 stations within 25 km)

5.66

Median

6.87

Average

3.1

Low

11.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Edinburgh?

09-05

15.9° 7.2°

09-06

18.1° 10.3°

0.13 mm

09-07

14.3° 10.6°

0.13 mm

09-08

19.3° 6.3°

0.06 mm

09-09

16.0° 8.8°

0.44 mm

09-10

15.4° 11.0°

1.44 mm

09-11

13.9° 9.6°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Edinburgh?

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

1.1 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

3.4 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

6.7 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³

West Lothian Newton, United Kingdom

16.5 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

16.6 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

West Lothian Broxburn, United Kingdom

17.1 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

West Lothian Broxburn, United Kingdom

17.1 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

18.0 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Edinburgh?

28 Musselburgh 28 Bonnyrigg 26 Penicuik 32 Broxburn 27 Kirkcaldy 29 Dunfermline 30 Livingston 15 Glenrothes 26 Bathgate 22 Grangemouth

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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 2026-09-05T15:47 UTC.