What is the air quality in Edinburgh today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Edinburgh is 21 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.99 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Edinburgh right now?

The current temperature in Edinburgh is 11.9°C (feels like 11.9°C). Humidity is 77.8% and wind speed is 15.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Edinburgh?

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

Air Quality in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Cloudy

11.9°C · 77.8% humidity

11.9°

Feels 11.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1am

21 4am

24 7am

24 10am

24 1pm

25 4pm

27 7pm

27 10pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 2 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.

77.8%

Humidity

15.6 km/h

Wind ENE

1017.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.99 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Edinburgh?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 2 stations

PM2.54.99 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

4.99

Median

4.13

Average

0.7

Low

6.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Edinburgh?

07-22

18.9° 11.7°

6.44 mm

07-23

15.4° 10.4°

0.44 mm

07-24

15.2° 12.8°

1.37 mm

07-25

17.8° 10.2°

2.94 mm

07-26

19.7° 10.8°

2.69 mm

07-27

17.9° 11.1°

9.75 mm

07-28

19.4° 10.4°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Edinburgh?

150

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

1.1 km PM2.5: 55.4 µg/m³

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

1.1 km PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

3.4 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

3.4 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

3.4 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

5.4 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

6.7 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

West Lothian Newton, United Kingdom

16.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Edinburgh?

18 Musselburgh 15 Bonnyrigg 5 Penicuik 19 Broxburn 25 Kirkcaldy 26 Dunfermline 16 Livingston 28 Glenrothes 15 Bathgate 10 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 2026-07-22T03:14 UTC.