What is the air quality in Kirkcaldy today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kirkcaldy is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.17 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Kirkcaldy right now?

The current temperature in Kirkcaldy is 10.6°C (feels like 10.6°C). Humidity is 56.6% and wind speed is 82.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Kirkcaldy?

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

Air Quality in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Windy

10.6°C · 56.6% humidity

10.6°

Feels 10.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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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.

56.6%

Humidity

82.2 km/h

Wind WSW

1014.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.17 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

PM2.54.17 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (13 stations within 25 km)

4.17

Median

5.25

Average

2.6

Low

15.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +2.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Kirkcaldy?

10-21

10.6° 5.3°

0.25 mm

10-22

15.7° 4.5°

5.94 mm

10-23

11.4° 6.6°

13.13 mm

10-24

11.8° 6.6°

0.06 mm

10-25

11.6° 5.2°

8.25 mm

10-26

10.8° 5.7°

0.62 mm

10-27

12.0° 4.4°

0.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Kirkcaldy?

Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

1.4 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Fife Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

1.4 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

15.6 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

18.3 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

18.3 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Fife Rosyth, United Kingdom

18.3 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Fife Dunfermline, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Kirkcaldy?

19 Glenrothes 17 Edinburgh 17 Dunfermline 59 Musselburgh 30 Bonnyrigg 14 Broxburn 19 Penicuik 17 Livingston 42 Saint Andrews 14 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 2026-10-21T13:15 UTC.