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 15.4°C (feels like 15.4°C). Humidity is 72.3% and wind speed is 34.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Kirkcaldy?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 1.4 (Low).

Air Quality in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Cloudy

15.4°C · 72.3% humidity

15.4°

Feels 15.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

14 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 4pm

12 7pm

20 10pm

23 1am

23 4am

25 7am

25 10am

25 1pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 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.

72.3%

Humidity

34.7 km/h

Wind ESE

1026.2 hPa

Pressure

1.4

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

47h · 15 stations

PM2.53.03 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

Station readings (14 stations within 25 km)

3.03

Median

4.34

Average

1.9

Low

11.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +3.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Kirkcaldy?

05-29

15.4° 9.7°

2.44 mm

05-30

19.7° 7.2°

8.06 mm

05-31

11.7° 9.5°

2.94 mm

06-01

13.6° 8.4°

1.5 mm

06-02

15.3° 11.0°

1.44 mm

06-03

13.4° 10.9°

0.38 mm

06-04

19.3° 10.1°

2.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Kirkcaldy?

Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

1.4 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

1.4 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

18.3 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

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Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

19.1 km PM2.5: 41.2 µg/m³

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

19.1 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Kirkcaldy?

17 Glenrothes 21 Edinburgh 26 Dunfermline 15 Musselburgh 20 Bonnyrigg 33 Broxburn 23 Penicuik 32 Livingston 16 Saint Andrews 13 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 2026-05-29T18:44 UTC.