What is the air quality in Westhoughton today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Westhoughton is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.89 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Westhoughton right now?

The current temperature in Westhoughton is 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C). Humidity is 50.2% and wind speed is 41.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Westhoughton?

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

Air Quality in Westhoughton, United Kingdom

Windy

12.0°C · 50.2% humidity

12.0°

Feels 12.0°

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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Westhoughton'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

41.6 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.89 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Westhoughton?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station

PM2.57.89 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

7.89

Median

6.88

Average

2.6

Low

13.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -1.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Westhoughton?

10-21

12.0° 7.6°

0.06 mm

10-22

16.6° 6.1°

17.12 mm

10-23

11.5° 8.4°

8.87 mm

10-24

13.1° 8.8°

10-25

12.6° 7.6°

14.5 mm

10-26

10.4° 8.2°

1.44 mm

10-27

15.0° 5.6°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Westhoughton?

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

7.5 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

7.5 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

7.5 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

10.5 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

10.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

10.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

10.7 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

10.7 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

10.7 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

12.9 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Westhoughton?

32 Atherton 38 Hindley 33 Tyldesley 30 Leigh 33 Horwich 25 Bolton 43 Wigan 26 Farnworth 45 Walkden 33 Golborne

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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.