What is the air quality in Pontefract today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pontefract is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.88 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Pontefract right now?

The current temperature in Pontefract is 10.5°C (feels like 10.5°C). Humidity is 95.6% and wind speed is 62.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Pontefract?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Pontefract, United Kingdom

Windy

10.5°C · 95.6% humidity

10.5°

Feels 10.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 8pm

33 11pm

30 2am

26 5am

25 8am

27 11am

27 2pm

27 5pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

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Pontefract'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.

95.6%

Humidity

62.9 km/h

Wind N

1013.0 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.88 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Pontefract?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.57.88 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

7.88

Median

8.12

Average

6.2

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Pontefract?

05-29

15.0° 11.3°

5.25 mm

05-30

21.0° 10.5°

0.31 mm

05-31

17.7° 9.4°

0.06 mm

06-01

18.6° 9.7°

0.38 mm

06-02

14.7° 12.1°

0.13 mm

06-03

16.7° 9.8°

0.13 mm

06-04

28.0° 10.6°

9.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Pontefract?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

19.8 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

19.8 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

22.5 km PM2.5: 12.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Pontefract?

32 Castleford 32 Kippax 34 South Elmsall 32 Wakefield 32 Lofthouse 37 Adwick le Street 33 Ossett 29 Darton 25 Selby 30 Barnsley

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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 2026-05-29T22:38 UTC.