What is the air quality in Penicuik today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Penicuik is 38 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.1 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Penicuik right now?

The current temperature in Penicuik is 0.7°C (feels like -5.9°C). Humidity is 93.0% and wind speed is 34.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Penicuik?

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

Air Quality in Penicuik, United Kingdom

Overcast

0.7°C · 93.0% humidity

0.7°

Feels -5.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 5 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.

93.0%

Humidity

34.1 km/h

Wind WNW

999.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.1 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Penicuik?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 5 stations

PM2.59.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

9.1

Median

9.1

Average

9.1

Low

9.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -2.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Penicuik?

10-21

8.4° 3.1°

0.19 mm

10-22

14.8° 0.7°

3.94 mm

10-23

9.1° 5.1°

2.06 mm

10-24

10.6° 4.3°

0.56 mm

10-25

10.3° 4.2°

17.81 mm

10-26

8.7° 3.8°

2.81 mm

10-27

10.1° 1.2°

0.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Penicuik?

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Auchencorth Moss, United Kingdom

4.5 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom

12.8 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Penicuik?

38 Bonnyrigg 71 Edinburgh 161 Musselburgh 71 Broxburn 84 Livingston 114 Bathgate 63 Dunfermline 260 Kirkcaldy 180 Grangemouth 193 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 2026-10-21T22:06 UTC.