Air Quality in Manchester, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy
15.1°C · 55.4% humidity
15.1°
Feels 15.1°
52
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
25 12am
25
25
52 3am
44
39
35 6am
32
30
29 9am
30
29
28 12pm
28
26
25 3pm
25
25
25 6pm
25
25
25 9pm
25
27
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 2 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.

55.4%
Humidity
15.9 km/h
Wind E
1016.5 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
52
12.6 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 · 2 stations
PM2.512.6 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)
12.6
Median
8.1
Average
5.0
Low
12.6
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -6.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Manchester?

07-22
22.0° 14.8°
0.5 mm
07-23
16.9° 14.3°
0.38 mm
07-24
16.8° 11.3°
8.38 mm
07-25
21.5° 11.4°
0.13 mm
07-26
24.8° 12.1°
0.06 mm
07-27
20.7° 14.2°
5.38 mm
07-28
22.1° 14.1°
0.13 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Manchester?

25
Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom
0.1 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³
46
Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom
0.1 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³
37
Salford Eccles, United Kingdom
6.4 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³
19
Trafford A56, United Kingdom
6.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³
38
Trafford A56, United Kingdom
6.5 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
63
Trafford A56, United Kingdom
6.5 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
40
Salford M60, United Kingdom
9.8 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³
30
Salford M60, United Kingdom
9.8 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
48
Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom
11.1 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³
41
Stockport Hazel Grove, United Kingdom
13.9 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Manchester?

52 Manchester City Centre 48 Longsight 36 Salford 38 Old Trafford 45 Failsworth 45 Droylsden 32 Stretford 28 Eccles 35 Prestwich 25 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 2026-07-22T02:15 UTC.