What is the air quality in Wigan today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wigan is 42 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 10.03 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Wigan right now?

The current temperature in Wigan is 12.2°C (feels like 12.2°C). Humidity is 50.2% and wind speed is 43.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Wigan?

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

Air Quality in Wigan, United Kingdom

Windy

12.2°C · 50.2% humidity

12.2°

Feels 12.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 12 stn

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Wigan'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

43.5 km/h

Wind WNW

1019.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

10.03 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Wigan?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 12 stations

PM2.510.03 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (11 stations within 25 km)

10.03

Median

7.34

Average

2.6

Low

12.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -4.0

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Wigan?

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

0.7 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

0.7 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

0.7 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

14.3 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

14.3 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

14.3 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

20.4 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Wigan?

39 Hindley 36 Ashton in Makerfield 34 Westhoughton 33 Golborne 35 Horwich 36 Haydock 40 Skelmersdale 31 Leigh 33 Atherton 32 Newton-le-Willows

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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 2026-10-21T13:14 UTC.