What is the air quality in Porthcawl today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Porthcawl is 32 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.75 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Porthcawl right now?

The current temperature in Porthcawl is 12.6°C (feels like 12.6°C). Humidity is 60.8% and wind speed is 38.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Porthcawl?

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

Air Quality in Porthcawl, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

12.6°C · 60.8% humidity

12.6°

Feels 12.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings 10h ago

AQI 27

PM2.5 6.5 µg/m³ · 10h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

6h · 1 stn

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Porthcawl'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.

60.8%

Humidity

38.8 km/h

Wind NNW

1020.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.75 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Porthcawl?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

6h · 1 station

PM2.57.75 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

7.75

Median

8.11

Average

6.7

Low

12.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: -2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Porthcawl?

10-21

12.6° 8.6°

0.19 mm

10-22

16.1° 9.9°

3.31 mm

10-23

13.6° 10.3°

7.69 mm

10-24

14.0° 11.1°

0.13 mm

10-25

13.9° 10.5°

17.06 mm

10-26

12.2° 10.1°

5.62 mm

10-27

14.9° 7.5°

13.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Porthcawl?

Port Talbot Dyffryn School, United Kingdom

10.9 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Port Talbot Dyffryn School, United Kingdom

10.9 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Port Talbot Margam, United Kingdom

12.6 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Port Talbot Margam, United Kingdom

12.6 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Port Talbot Little Warren, United Kingdom

13.6 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Port Talbot Little Warren, United Kingdom

13.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Swansea Port Tennant Roadside

22.2 km PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³

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Swansea Morfa Road NOX

23.1 km

Swansea Roadside, United Kingdom

24.0 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Swansea Roadside, United Kingdom

24.0 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Porthcawl?

27 Bridgend 25 Coity 31 Maesteg 34 Briton Ferry 35 Neath 36 Swansea 18 Tonypandy 38 Clydach 15 Rhondda 13 Pontypridd

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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 2026-10-21T14:06 UTC.