What is the air quality in Preston today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Preston is 40 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.62 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Preston right now?

The current temperature in Preston is 11.7°C (feels like 11.7°C). Humidity is 55.4% and wind speed is 52.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Preston?

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

Air Quality in Preston, United Kingdom

Windy

11.7°C · 55.4% humidity

11.7°

Feels 11.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 1 stn

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Preston'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.

55.4%

Humidity

52.6 km/h

Wind W

1019.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.62 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Preston?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 1 station

PM2.59.62 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

9.62

Median

10.59

Average

9.6

Low

11.46

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -3.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Preston?

10-21

11.7° 6.6°

0.06 mm

10-22

16.0° 6.4°

17.06 mm

10-23

11.0° 8.3°

9.81 mm

10-24

12.1° 7.8°

0.06 mm

10-25

12.0° 6.7°

27.06 mm

10-26

10.0° 7.9°

1.5 mm

10-27

14.6° 4.5°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Preston?

Preston, United Kingdom

1.6 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Preston, United Kingdom

1.6 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Blackpool Marton, United Kingdom

20.4 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³

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Greenlands

22.9 km 14.0°C 70.0% RH PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

24.2 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

24.2 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

24.2 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

33.1 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

33.1 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Preston?

41 Leyland 35 Chorley 31 Blackburn 46 Fylde 30 Darwen 46 Lytham St Annes 47 Poulton-le-Fylde 33 Horwich 22 Accrington 47 Blackpool

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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 2026-10-21T13:15 UTC.