What is the air quality in Wakefield today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wakefield is 54 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 13.65 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Wakefield right now?

The current temperature in Wakefield is 12.2°C (feels like 12.2°C). Humidity is 43.8% and wind speed is 44.0 km/h.

Air Quality in Wakefield, United Kingdom

Windy

12.2°C · 43.8% humidity

12.2°

Feels 12.2°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 9 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.

43.8%

Humidity

44.0 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

13.65 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Wakefield?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 9 stations

PM2.513.65 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

13.65

Median

13.82

Average

11.3

Low

15.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -7.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Wakefield?

10-21

12.2° 7.3°

0.5 mm

10-22

18.3° 6.6°

7.13 mm

10-23

11.3° 8.2°

12.56 mm

10-24

13.8° 8.8°

10-25

12.7° 9.2°

10.19 mm

10-26

10.7° 8.0°

0.38 mm

10-27

16.6° 5.6°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Wakefield?

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

13.8 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Leeds Centre, United Kingdom

13.8 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

Leeds Headingley Kerbside, United Kingdom

16.1 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Wakefield?

54 Lofthouse 54 Ossett 54 Dewsbury 54 Morley 54 Batley 54 Castleford 32 Darton 54 Pontefract 54 Kippax 52 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 2026-10-21T14:03 UTC.