What is the air quality in Pontefract today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pontefract is 3 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 0.79 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Pontefract right now?

The current temperature in Pontefract is 5.4°C (feels like 1.1°C). Humidity is 92.1% and wind speed is 24.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Pontefract?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0 (High).

Air Quality in Pontefract, United Kingdom

Overcast

5.4°C · 92.1% humidity

5.4°

Feels 1.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

13 7pm

8 10pm

0 1am

13 4am

13 7am

13 10am

25 1pm

25 4pm

Station readings

CAMS model adj -12

PM2.5 Trend (24h)

23h · 1 station

92.1%

Humidity

24.0 km/h

Wind W

1014.8 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

What is the weather forecast for Pontefract?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.50.79 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

What is the 7-day forecast for Pontefract?

04-09

9.7° 4.6°

4.25 mm

04-10

12.6° 4.9°

0.31 mm

04-11

10.4° 4.6°

5.06 mm

04-12

12.0° 3.0°

0.38 mm

04-13

13.2° 5.0°

0.44 mm

04-14

13.1° 3.9°

04-15

8.7° 6.4°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Pontefract?

124

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

19.8 km

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

19.8 km

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

22.5 km

What cities are near Pontefract?

27 Castleford 27 Kippax 27 South Elmsall 5 Wakefield 28 Lofthouse 24 Adwick le Street 5 Ossett 10 Darton 25 Selby 10 Barnsley

Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-04-09T22:55 UTC.