What is the air quality in Kirkcaldy today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kirkcaldy is 12 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.03 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Kirkcaldy right now?

The current temperature in Kirkcaldy is 13.6°C (feels like 13.6°C). Humidity is 74.5% and wind speed is 65.1 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

Windy

13.6°C · 74.5% humidity

13.6°

Feels 13.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

11 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 5pm

12 8pm

21 11pm

32 2am

26 5am

25 8am

25 11am

27 2pm

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 15 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.

74.5%

Humidity

65.1 km/h

Wind WSW

1025.8 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

3.03 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Kirkcaldy?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 15 stations

PM2.53.03 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (11 stations within 25 km)

3.03

Median

4.17

Average

2.6

Low

8.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.15 · Bias: +3.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Kirkcaldy?

09-05

15.8° 5.8°

09-06

17.9° 9.5°

1.31 mm

09-07

14.7° 10.8°

0.06 mm

09-08

19.0° 5.2°

2.12 mm

09-09

12.9° 9.5°

1.5 mm

09-10

14.9° 11.1°

1.12 mm

09-11

13.2° 8.8°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Kirkcaldy?

Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

1.4 km PM2.5: 2.9 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: 4.6 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

18.3 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

18.3 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

19.5 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

19.5 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Kirkcaldy?

14 Glenrothes 20 Edinburgh 18 Dunfermline 35 Musselburgh 26 Bonnyrigg 30 Broxburn 25 Penicuik 27 Livingston 20 Saint Andrews 10 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 2026-09-05T19:31 UTC.