Air Quality in Manchester, United Kingdom

Windy
12.4°C · 85.1% humidity
12.4°
Feels 12.4°
31
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
27 8pm
27
27
31 11pm
34
34
27 2am
27
25
25 5am
25
25
27 8am
27
27
27 11am
27
25
27 2pm
27
27
27 5pm
27
25
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

Manchester'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.

85.1%
Humidity
70.3 km/h
Wind NE
1011.9 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
31
7.47 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Manchester?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.57.47 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)
7.47
Median
8.2
Average
6.2
Low
12.0
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.15 · Bias: -1.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Manchester?

05-29
18.9° 10.2°
7.56 mm
05-30
20.7° 12.4°
3.94 mm
05-31
19.8° 10.2°
2.06 mm
06-01
20.3° 10.4°
0.44 mm
06-02
13.3° 12.2°
0.25 mm
06-03
18.5° 9.8°
0.75 mm
06-04
29.6° 10.7°
4.13 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Manchester?

30
Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom
0.1 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
41
Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom
0.1 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³
70
Salford Eccles, United Kingdom
6.4 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
26
Trafford A56, United Kingdom
6.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³
19
Trafford A56, United Kingdom
6.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³
2
Trafford A56, United Kingdom
6.5 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³
40
Salford M60, United Kingdom
9.8 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³
17
Salford M60, United Kingdom
9.8 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³
24
Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom
11.1 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³
18
Stockport Hazel Grove, United Kingdom
13.9 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Manchester?

31 Manchester City Centre 32 Longsight 30 Salford 30 Old Trafford 32 Failsworth 32 Droylsden 31 Stretford 28 Eccles 32 Prestwich 32 Swinton
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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 2026-05-29T22:38 UTC.