What is the air quality in Prestwich today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Prestwich is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.65 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Prestwich right now?

The current temperature in Prestwich is 11.8°C (feels like 11.8°C). Humidity is 50.7% and wind speed is 38.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Prestwich?

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

Air Quality in Prestwich, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

11.8°C · 50.7% humidity

11.8°

Feels 11.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

18 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 1 stn

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Prestwich'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.

50.7%

Humidity

38.6 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.65 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Prestwich?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station

PM2.55.65 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (18 stations within 25 km)

5.65

Median

5.68

Average

2.6

Low

13.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +0.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Prestwich?

10-21

11.8° 6.8°

0.06 mm

10-22

16.7° 5.2°

18.63 mm

10-23

10.9° 7.4°

10.38 mm

10-24

13.1° 8.8°

10-25

11.9° 7.7°

14.5 mm

10-26

10.1° 7.5°

1.19 mm

10-27

15.3° 4.9°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Prestwich?

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

4.6 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

4.6 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

4.6 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

6.4 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

6.4 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

6.4 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Manchester Piccadilly, United Kingdom

6.5 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

7.3 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

7.3 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Prestwich?

17 Whitefield 13 Radcliffe 29 Salford 36 Swinton 25 Middleton 38 Manchester City Centre 27 Eccles 39 Manchester 18 Bury 22 Heywood

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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 2026-10-21T14:04 UTC.