What is the air quality in Leicester today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Leicester is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Leicester right now?

The current temperature in Leicester is 12.3°C (feels like 12.3°C). Humidity is 56.4% and wind speed is 40.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Leicester?

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

Air Quality in Leicester, United Kingdom

Drizzle

12.3°C · 56.4% humidity

12.3°

Feels 12.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 3 stn

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Leicester'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.

56.4%

Humidity

40.2 km/h

Wind NNW

1019.7 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Leicester?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 3 stations

PM2.58.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

8.2

Median

8.2

Average

8.2

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Leicester?

10-21

12.3° 5.4°

6.5 mm

10-22

18.0° 5.0°

4.06 mm

10-23

12.4° 7.3°

6.75 mm

10-24

12.4° 7.0°

10-25

12.8° 7.5°

8.31 mm

10-26

9.8° 6.1°

0.25 mm

10-27

17.3° 3.3°

1.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Leicester?

Leicester University, United Kingdom

2.1 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Leicester?

34 Humberstone 34 Braunstone 34 Oadby 34 Glen Parva 34 Wigston Magna 34 Mountsorrel 34 Earl Shilton 34 Loughborough 34 Coalville 34 Hinckley

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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 2026-10-21T15:00 UTC.