What is the air quality in Southend-on-Sea today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Southend-on-Sea is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.09 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Southend-on-Sea right now?

The current temperature in Southend-on-Sea is 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C). Humidity is 88.7% and wind speed is 81.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Southend-on-Sea?

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

Air Quality in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Drizzle

13.0°C · 88.7% humidity

13.0°

Feels 13.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 13 stn

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Southend-on-Sea'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.

88.7%

Humidity

81.8 km/h

Wind N

1019.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.09 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Southend-on-Sea?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 13 stations

PM2.58.09 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

8.09

Median

6.1

Average

1.9

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Southend-on-Sea?

10-21

13.0° 9.2°

1.44 mm

10-22

17.3° 9.6°

0.06 mm

10-23

15.8° 10.0°

16.69 mm

10-24

14.1° 11.1°

0.19 mm

10-25

15.6° 11.1°

5.81 mm

10-26

13.5° 9.2°

1.44 mm

10-27

16.4° 7.1°

1.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

2.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Rochester Stoke, United Kingdom

10.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Rochester Stoke, United Kingdom

10.6 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Stanford-le-Hope Roadside, United Kingdom

19.1 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

Stanford-le-Hope Roadside, United Kingdom

19.1 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

Chatham Roadside, United Kingdom

21.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Southend-on-Sea?

33 Rochford 31 Hadleigh 30 Rayleigh 28 Canvey Island 25 South Benfleet 17 Pitsea 23 Wickford 12 Basildon 8 Stanford-le-Hope 28 Gillingham

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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 2026-10-21T13:15 UTC.