What is the air quality in Nelson today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Nelson is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Nelson right now?

The current temperature in Nelson is 10.4°C (feels like 10.4°C). Humidity is 79.8% and wind speed is 30.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Nelson?

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

Air Quality in Nelson, New Zealand

Drizzle

10.4°C · 79.8% humidity

10.4°

Feels 10.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 4am

24 7am

24 10am

25 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

25 1am

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Nelson's air quality is generally good but can be impacted by bushfire smoke, dust storms, and vehicle emissions. Seasonal fire events can cause significant temporary air quality deterioration.

79.8%

Humidity

30.7 km/h

Wind E

1019.2 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Nelson?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.55.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Nelson?

07-21

11.9° 9.1°

2.06 mm

07-22

10.4° 7.0°

13.75 mm

07-23

11.2° 8.0°

15.88 mm

07-24

11.8° 9.8°

5.56 mm

07-25

10.4° 6.0°

3.56 mm

07-26

11.9° 9.8°

10.63 mm

07-27

12.3° 4.0°

1.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

What cities are near Nelson?

24 Stoke 24 Richmond 24 Blenheim 25 Karori 25 Wellington 25 Porirua 25 Lower Hutt 25 Wainuiomata 25 Upper Hutt 26 Paraparaumu

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T19:47 UTC.