What is the air quality in Pontypool today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pontypool is 15 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.68 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Pontypool right now?

The current temperature in Pontypool is 12.1°C (feels like 12.1°C). Humidity is 57.8% and wind speed is 28.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Pontypool?

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

Air Quality in Pontypool, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

12.1°C · 57.8% humidity

12.1°

Feels 12.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

7 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

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Pontypool'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.

57.8%

Humidity

28.4 km/h

Wind N

1020.1 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.68 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Pontypool?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

29h · 2 stations

PM2.53.68 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (7 stations within 25 km)

3.68

Median

4.11

Average

1.4

Low

7.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +2.1

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Pontypool?

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Hafod-yr-ynys Hill Roadside

6.6 km

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Caerphilly Islwyn Road Wattsville

11.8 km

Newport, United Kingdom

12.0 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Caerphilly White Street, United Kingdom

18.5 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

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Nantgarw Road

19.0 km

Rhondda Glyncoch Garth Avenue, United Kingdom

21.8 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Rhondda Glyncoch Garth Avenue, United Kingdom

21.8 km PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³

Rhondda Glyncoch Garth Avenue, United Kingdom

21.8 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

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Rhondda Pontypridd Gelliwastad Rd

What cities are near Pontypool?

15 Cwmbran 18 Risca 19 Blackwood 11 Newport 19 Ebbw Vale 19 Gelligaer 17 Caerphilly 19 Pontypridd 19 Merthyr Tydfil 19 Chepstow

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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 2026-10-21T13:14 UTC.