What is the air quality in Runcorn today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Runcorn is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.95 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Runcorn right now?

The current temperature in Runcorn is 12.2°C (feels like 12.2°C). Humidity is 50.2% and wind speed is 43.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Runcorn?

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

Air Quality in Runcorn, United Kingdom

Windy

12.2°C · 50.2% humidity

12.2°

Feels 12.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 1 stn

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Runcorn'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.

50.2%

Humidity

43.5 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.95 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Runcorn?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station

PM2.57.95 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (7 stations within 25 km)

7.95

Median

7.47

Average

4.51

Low

10.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Runcorn?

10-21

12.2° 7.9°

0.06 mm

10-22

16.8° 6.9°

16.56 mm

10-23

12.0° 9.1°

9.0 mm

10-24

13.1° 9.1°

0.25 mm

10-25

12.8° 7.9°

14.88 mm

10-26

10.6° 8.4°

1.88 mm

10-27

15.4° 6.0°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Runcorn?

Liverpool Speke, United Kingdom

7.5 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

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Mickle Trafford

14.9 km 12.0°C 71.0% RH PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

Wirral Tranmere, United Kingdom

19.7 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

21.6 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

21.6 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

21.6 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

23.9 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

23.9 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

23.9 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

29.3 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Runcorn?

34 Widnes 38 Halewood 38 Speke 32 Great Sankey 38 Hunts Cross 35 Belle Vale 34 Huyton 34 Prescot 35 Allerton 35 Garston

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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.