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Air quality, pollen & UV in Barking
Barking has fair air quality today (European AQI 31), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 11°C at 08:00 to 16°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (9 km/h) and 76% humidity.
With an air quality index of 31, Barking today sits above the average for United Kingdom (22). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Barking ranks 101 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM10 (13 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | None | 0 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | 57 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 12 Oct | 47 Moderate | 1 Low |
| 13 Oct | 47 Moderate | 2 Low |
What do these values mean?
The European Air Quality Index (EAQI) runs from good to extremely poor based on PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone. Lower is better.
Pollen is shown in grains per m³ of air and banded from none to very high. Thresholds differ per plant type and are indicative.
The UV index runs from low (0–2) to extreme (11+). From moderate (3+), wear sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Barking air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Barking good right now?
- Barking has fair air quality today (European AQI 31), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 11°C at 08:00 to 16°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (9 km/h) and 76% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Barking today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Barking right now.
- How often is the Barking air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Barking are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Barking today?
- The UV index in Barking peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.