What is the air quality in Kirkcaldy today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kirkcaldy is 21 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Kirkcaldy right now?

The current temperature in Kirkcaldy is 9.7°C (feels like 6.9°C). Humidity is 92.1% and wind speed is 22.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Kirkcaldy?

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

Air Quality in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Overcast

9.7°C · 92.1% humidity

9.7°

Feels 6.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 12am

21 3am

24 6am

24 9am

24 12pm

25 3pm

27 6pm

27 9pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 3 stn

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Kirkcaldy'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.

92.1%

Humidity

22.1 km/h

Wind SE

1018.0 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.0 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Kirkcaldy?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 3 stations

PM2.55.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

5.0

Median

5.0

Average

5.0

Low

5.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Kirkcaldy?

07-22

19.4° 9.7°

3.31 mm

07-23

15.5° 10.5°

1.31 mm

07-24

15.6° 12.5°

1.19 mm

07-25

18.4° 9.8°

1.44 mm

07-26

20.3° 9.8°

0.94 mm

07-27

17.7° 10.9°

10.06 mm

07-28

18.8° 9.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Kirkcaldy?

Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

1.4 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

1.4 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

18.3 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

19.1 km PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³

150

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

19.1 km PM2.5: 55.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Kirkcaldy?

25 Glenrothes 21 Edinburgh 21 Dunfermline 18 Musselburgh 14 Bonnyrigg 13 Broxburn 4 Penicuik 11 Livingston 25 Saint Andrews 25 Perth

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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 2026-07-22T02:17 UTC.