What is the air quality in South Shields today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in South Shields is 25 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in South Shields right now?

The current temperature in South Shields is 12.2°C (feels like 12.2°C). Humidity is 83.3% and wind speed is 25.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in South Shields?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in South Shields, United Kingdom

Cloudy

12.2°C · 83.3% humidity

12.2°

Feels 12.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 12am

25 3am

16 6am

21 9am

23 12pm

24 3pm

25 6pm

27 9pm

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 3 stn

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South Shields'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.

83.3%

Humidity

25.1 km/h

Wind NNW

1017.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.0 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for South Shields?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 3 stations

PM2.56.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

6.0

Median

6.0

Average

6.0

Low

6.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 9.75 · Bias: +3.8

What is the 7-day forecast for South Shields?

07-22

21.3° 12.0°

6.56 mm

07-23

14.6° 11.5°

3.75 mm

07-24

15.6° 14.0°

1.25 mm

07-25

23.5° 11.1°

2.12 mm

07-26

26.3° 13.0°

2.38 mm

07-27

20.3° 15.0°

3.25 mm

07-28

20.3° 14.5°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near South Shields?

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

11.6 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

11.6 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

12.9 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

12.9 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

What cities are near South Shields?

25 Tynemouth 25 North Shields 25 Jarrow 25 Whitley Bay 25 Hebburn 25 Wallsend 25 Felling 25 Sunderland 25 Gateshead 25 Gosforth

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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 2026-07-22T02:17 UTC.