What is the air quality in Leigh today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Leigh is 30 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.33 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Leigh right now?

The current temperature in Leigh is 14.9°C (feels like 14.9°C). Humidity is 63.2% and wind speed is 28.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Leigh?

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

Air Quality in Leigh, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

14.9°C · 63.2% humidity

14.9°

Feels 14.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1am

30 4am

27 7am

28 10am

27 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 4 stn

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Leigh'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.

63.2%

Humidity

28.1 km/h

Wind ENE

1016.2 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.33 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Leigh?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 4 stations

PM2.57.33 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

7.33

Median

8.62

Average

6.5

Low

14.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -1.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Leigh?

07-22

21.4° 14.9°

0.31 mm

07-23

16.9° 14.1°

0.5 mm

07-24

17.0° 11.7°

6.38 mm

07-25

21.7° 12.3°

0.13 mm

07-26

23.8° 12.6°

0.06 mm

07-27

21.0° 14.4°

4.06 mm

07-28

21.6° 14.4°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Leigh?

Glazebury, United Kingdom

5.1 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

5.1 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.2 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.2 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

9.8 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

9.8 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

12.3 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Warrington, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Warrington, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 24.0 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

14.5 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Leigh?

32 Atherton 32 Tyldesley 31 Golborne 33 Westhoughton 34 Hindley 30 Newton-le-Willows 33 Walkden 31 Ashton in Makerfield 30 Irlam 34 Wigan

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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 2026-07-22T03:14 UTC.