What is the air quality in Motherwell today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Motherwell is 39 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.39 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Motherwell right now?

The current temperature in Motherwell is 8.9°C (feels like 2.9°C). Humidity is 71.7% and wind speed is 76.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Motherwell?

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

Air Quality in Motherwell, United Kingdom

Drizzle

8.9°C · 71.7% humidity

8.9°

Feels 2.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 32 stn

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Motherwell'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.

71.7%

Humidity

76.1 km/h

Wind WSW

1015.7 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.39 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Motherwell?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 32 stations

PM2.59.39 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (27 stations within 25 km)

9.39

Median

7.6

Average

2.4

Low

14.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -3.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Motherwell?

10-21

8.9° 3.4°

0.31 mm

10-22

15.1° 2.1°

1.5 mm

10-23

9.9° 6.5°

2.56 mm

10-24

11.4° 6.3°

0.19 mm

10-25

11.2° 5.1°

18.12 mm

10-26

9.5° 5.2°

1.56 mm

10-27

11.1° 1.7°

1.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Motherwell?

N Lanarkshire Motherwell, United Kingdom

0.4 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Hamilton, United Kingdom

3.3 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Hamilton, United Kingdom

3.3 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Hamilton, United Kingdom

3.3 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Raith Interchange 2, United Kingdom

4.3 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Raith Interchange 2, United Kingdom

4.3 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Blantyre, United Kingdom

6.3 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

N Lanarkshire Shawhead Coatbridge, United Kingdom

6.3 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Uddingston, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

South Lanarkshire Uddingston, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Motherwell?

37 Bellshill 45 Hamilton 40 Meikle Earnock 36 Wishaw 36 Viewpark 37 Larkhall 42 Blantyre 39 High Blantyre 34 Dalserf 37 Coatbridge

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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 2026-10-21T13:15 UTC.