What is the air quality in Penicuik today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Penicuik is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.48 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Penicuik right now?

The current temperature in Penicuik is 18.1°C (feels like 18.1°C). Humidity is 69.1% and wind speed is 34.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Penicuik?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 1.4 (Low).

Air Quality in Penicuik, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

18.1°C · 69.1% humidity

18.1°

Feels 18.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

11 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 4pm

23 7pm

25 10pm

25 1am

24 4am

25 7am

25 10am

25 1pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 13 stn

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Penicuik'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.

69.1%

Humidity

34.2 km/h

Wind E

1025.6 hPa

Pressure

1.4

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.48 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Penicuik?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 13 stations

PM2.55.48 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

Station readings (11 stations within 25 km)

5.48

Median

4.83

Average

1.9

Low

11.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +0.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Penicuik?

05-29

18.1° 8.1°

4.81 mm

05-30

19.2° 5.2°

1.06 mm

05-31

10.2° 7.7°

1.81 mm

06-01

14.0° 8.3°

0.88 mm

06-02

10.9° 9.9°

2.56 mm

06-03

16.9° 8.2°

0.81 mm

06-04

24.8° 8.3°

1.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Penicuik?

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

13.0 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

115

Edinburgh St Leonards, United Kingdom

13.0 km PM2.5: 41.2 µg/m³

Edinburgh Queensferry Road, United Kingdom

15.2 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

16.3 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

139

East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom

16.3 km PM2.5: 50.9 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

16.6 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Edinburgh Tower Street, United Kingdom

16.6 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Penicuik?

20 Bonnyrigg 21 Edinburgh 15 Musselburgh 33 Broxburn 32 Livingston 37 Bathgate 26 Dunfermline 12 Kirkcaldy 8 Grangemouth 13 Falkirk

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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 2026-05-29T18:44 UTC.