What is the air quality in Reading today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Reading is 41 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Reading right now?

The current temperature in Reading is 12.3°C (feels like 12.3°C). Humidity is 70.3% and wind speed is 52.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Reading?

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

Air Quality in Reading, United Kingdom

Drizzle

12.3°C · 70.3% humidity

12.3°

Feels 12.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 1 stn

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Reading'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.

70.3%

Humidity

52.0 km/h

Wind N

1019.7 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Reading?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 1 station

PM2.59.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

9.8

Median

9.8

Average

9.8

Low

9.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -3.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Reading?

10-21

12.3° 6.3°

0.38 mm

10-22

19.0° 8.1°

10-23

11.4° 8.5°

6.94 mm

10-24

13.9° 7.4°

10-25

15.0° 9.1°

8.0 mm

10-26

10.1° 8.8°

0.38 mm

10-27

18.5° 4.9°

2.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Reading?

Reading New Town, United Kingdom

1.9 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Reading New Town, United Kingdom

1.9 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Reading New Town, United Kingdom

1.9 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

IBASINGS39

26.0 km PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³ PM10: 8.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Reading?

40 Lower Earley 41 Wokingham 41 Crowthorne 37 Yateley 36 Bracknell 32 Tadley 41 Sandhurst 26 Marlow 29 Maidenhead 41 Camberley

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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 2026-10-21T13:13 UTC.