What is the air quality in Whickham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Whickham is 42 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 10.1 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Whickham right now?

The current temperature in Whickham is 8.7°C (feels like 4.7°C). Humidity is 95.8% and wind speed is 32.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Whickham?

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

Air Quality in Whickham, United Kingdom

Overcast

8.7°C · 95.8% humidity

8.7°

Feels 4.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 7pm

42 10pm

31 1am

29 4am

26 7am

25 10am

25 1pm

27 4pm

Air Quality Index Trend

34h · 2 stn

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Whickham'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.

95.8%

Humidity

32.2 km/h

Wind N

1016.2 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

10.1 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Whickham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

34h · 2 stations

PM2.510.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

10.1

Median

10.1

Average

10.1

Low

10.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -4.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Whickham?

05-29

16.2° 9.7°

3.25 mm

05-30

19.4° 8.7°

1.19 mm

05-31

12.2° 8.3°

3.81 mm

06-01

14.1° 8.9°

0.38 mm

06-02

12.1° 10.4°

8.38 mm

06-03

14.8° 8.8°

0.06 mm

06-04

24.5° 9.5°

4.44 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Whickham?

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

5.6 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Newcastle Centre, United Kingdom

5.6 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

18.6 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Sunderland Silksworth, United Kingdom

18.6 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Whickham?

42 Newcastle upon Tyne 42 Gateshead 42 Newburn 42 Felling 42 Gosforth 42 Stanley 42 Wallsend 42 Hebburn 42 Washington 42 Chester-le-Street

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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 2026-05-29T21:38 UTC.