What is the air quality in Edinburgh today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Edinburgh is 17 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.13 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Edinburgh right now?

The current temperature in Edinburgh is 10.3°C (feels like 10.3°C). Humidity is 61.3% and wind speed is 85.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Edinburgh?

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

Air Quality in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Windy

10.3°C · 61.3% humidity

10.3°

Feels 10.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 12 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.

61.3%

Humidity

85.1 km/h

Wind WSW

1015.1 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.13 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Edinburgh?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 12 stations

PM2.54.13 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (18 stations within 25 km)

4.13

Median

5.14

Average

2.6

Low

15.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Edinburgh?

10-21

10.3° 6.1°

0.38 mm

10-22

16.5° 4.8°

3.25 mm

10-23

11.7° 7.1°

3.5 mm

10-24

11.3° 7.6°

0.19 mm

10-25

12.1° 6.6°

10.94 mm

10-26

11.0° 6.0°

0.88 mm

10-27

12.2° 3.4°

1.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Edinburgh?

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

1.1 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

1.1 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

3.4 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

5.4 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

6.7 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

6.7 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

West Lothian Newton, United Kingdom

16.5 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

West Lothian Newton, United Kingdom

16.5 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Edinburgh?

45 Musselburgh 28 Bonnyrigg 20 Penicuik 18 Broxburn 20 Kirkcaldy 22 Dunfermline 20 Livingston 20 Glenrothes 23 Bathgate 30 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 2026-10-21T14:04 UTC.