What is the air quality in Wakefield today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wakefield is 50 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 12.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Wakefield right now?

The current temperature in Wakefield is 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C). Humidity is 55.8% and wind speed is 43.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Wakefield?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Wakefield, United Kingdom

Windy

16.0°C · 55.8% humidity

16.0°

Feels 16.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 3pm

50 6pm

34 9pm

30 12am

28 3am

25 6am

27 9am

27 12pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

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Wakefield'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.

55.8%

Humidity

43.8 km/h

Wind E

1026.2 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

12.0 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Wakefield?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.512.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

12.0

Median

12.0

Average

12.0

Low

12.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -6.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Wakefield?

05-29

16.0° 11.4°

4.56 mm

05-30

22.0° 11.1°

0.44 mm

05-31

17.1° 10.3°

06-01

19.0° 10.6°

0.56 mm

06-02

13.7° 12.0°

0.06 mm

06-03

17.7° 9.8°

0.13 mm

06-04

28.5° 10.0°

9.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Wakefield?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

13.8 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

13.8 km PM2.5: 30.6 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Wakefield?

50 Lofthouse 50 Ossett 50 Dewsbury 50 Morley 50 Batley 50 Castleford 22 Darton 50 Pontefract 50 Kippax 50 Leeds

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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 2026-05-29T17:00 UTC.