What is the air quality in Risca today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Risca is 17 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.95 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Risca right now?

The current temperature in Risca is 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C). Humidity is 60.6% and wind speed is 21.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Risca?

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

Air Quality in Risca, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

13.0°C · 60.6% humidity

13.0°

Feels 13.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

10 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

6 12pm

17 3pm

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

29h · 2 stn

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Risca'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.

60.6%

Humidity

21.0 km/h

Wind NNE

1020.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.95 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Risca?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

29h · 2 stations

PM2.53.95 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (10 stations within 25 km)

3.95

Median

4.38

Average

1.4

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +1.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Risca?

10-21

13.0° 8.5°

0.06 mm

10-22

16.1° 10.1°

0.5 mm

10-23

13.8° 10.5°

3.31 mm

10-24

13.8° 10.4°

10-25

14.3° 10.7°

12.94 mm

10-26

12.1° 10.2°

1.12 mm

10-27

13.6° 8.0°

9.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Risca?

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Caerphilly Islwyn Road Wattsville

3.3 km

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Hafod-yr-ynys Hill Roadside

8.4 km

Newport, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Newport, United Kingdom

8.6 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Caerphilly White Street, United Kingdom

8.9 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

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Nantgarw Road

9.7 km

Cardiff Newport Road, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 1.4 µg/m³

Cardiff Newport Road, United Kingdom

13.5 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Cardiff Centre, United Kingdom

15.0 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Cardiff Centre, United Kingdom

15.0 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Risca?

12 Newport 14 Cwmbran 15 Caerphilly 15 Blackwood 14 Pontypool 15 Gelligaer 32 Cardiff 13 Pontypridd 26 Penarth 13 Ebbw Vale

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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.