What is the air quality in North Shields today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in North Shields is 49 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 11.79 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in North Shields right now?

The current temperature in North Shields is 11.8°C (feels like 11.8°C). Humidity is 47.1% and wind speed is 59.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in North Shields?

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

Air Quality in North Shields, United Kingdom

Windy

11.8°C · 47.1% humidity

11.8°

Feels 11.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

39h · 4 stn

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North Shields'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.

47.1%

Humidity

59.7 km/h

Wind WSW

1017.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

11.79 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for North Shields?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

39h · 4 stations

PM2.511.79 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

11.79

Median

11.25

Average

9.4

Low

13.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -5.3

What is the 7-day forecast for North Shields?

10-21

11.8° 7.3°

0.13 mm

10-22

18.0° 5.5°

3.31 mm

10-23

11.4° 8.3°

8.0 mm

10-24

12.5° 9.4°

10-25

13.8° 5.4°

18.69 mm

10-26

11.1° 7.4°

10-27

13.9° 5.7°

2.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near North Shields?

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

11.1 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

11.1 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

15.0 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

15.0 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

What cities are near North Shields?

48 Tynemouth 48 South Shields 50 Whitley Bay 50 Jarrow 52 Wallsend 51 Hebburn 52 Felling 53 Gosforth 53 Gateshead 53 Newcastle upon Tyne

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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 2026-10-21T15:00 UTC.