What is the air quality in Leigh today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Leigh is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.97 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Leigh right now?

The current temperature in Leigh is 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C). Humidity is 46.8% and wind speed is 52.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Leigh?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Leigh, United Kingdom

Windy

20.0°C · 46.8% humidity

20.0°

Feels 20.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

11 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 3pm

33 6pm

30 9pm

35 12am

27 3am

25 6am

27 9am

27 12pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 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.

46.8%

Humidity

52.7 km/h

Wind ENE

1024.7 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.97 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Leigh?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.57.97 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

Station readings (11 stations within 25 km)

7.97

Median

8.05

Average

4.6

Low

13.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Leigh?

05-29

20.0° 11.0°

5.12 mm

05-30

20.6° 12.5°

3.69 mm

05-31

19.8° 10.1°

3.56 mm

06-01

20.6° 10.6°

0.19 mm

06-02

13.6° 12.2°

0.38 mm

06-03

18.3° 10.0°

0.81 mm

06-04

30.1° 10.7°

5.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Leigh?

Glazebury, United Kingdom

5.1 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

5.1 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.2 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

9.2 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

9.8 km PM2.5: 32.1 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

9.8 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

12.3 km PM2.5: 24.9 µg/m³

Warrington, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Warrington, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

14.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Leigh?

35 Atherton 37 Tyldesley 33 Golborne 35 Westhoughton 33 Hindley 33 Newton-le-Willows 45 Walkden 33 Ashton in Makerfield 32 Irlam 33 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 2026-05-29T17:00 UTC.