What is the air quality in Wigan today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wigan is 32 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.7 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Wigan right now?

The current temperature in Wigan is 15.4°C (feels like 15.4°C). Humidity is 60.8% and wind speed is 31.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Wigan?

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

Air Quality in Wigan, United Kingdom

Partly Cloudy

15.4°C · 60.8% humidity

15.4°

Feels 15.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 12am

32 3am

28 6am

26 9am

25 12pm

25 3pm

25 6pm

25 9pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 2 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.

60.8%

Humidity

31.4 km/h

Wind SE

1016.1 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.7 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Wigan?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 2 stations

PM2.57.7 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

7.7

Median

6.95

Average

5.0

Low

8.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -1.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Wigan?

07-22

21.1° 15.0°

0.19 mm

07-23

16.5° 14.2°

0.75 mm

07-24

16.8° 12.1°

5.38 mm

07-25

21.6° 12.7°

0.19 mm

07-26

23.0° 12.9°

0.13 mm

07-27

21.0° 14.5°

3.62 mm

07-28

20.8° 14.6°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Wigan?

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

0.7 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Wigan Centre, United Kingdom

0.7 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

14.3 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Glazebury, United Kingdom

14.3 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Warrington, United Kingdom

17.1 km PM2.5: 24.0 µg/m³

Warrington, United Kingdom

17.1 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Salford M60, United Kingdom

17.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Bury Radcliffe, United Kingdom

20.4 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

Salford Eccles, United Kingdom

21.0 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Wigan?

32 Hindley 30 Ashton in Makerfield 30 Westhoughton 31 Golborne 31 Horwich 30 Haydock 32 Skelmersdale 29 Leigh 28 Atherton 30 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 2026-07-22T02:16 UTC.