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Air quality, pollen & UV in Bedford
Bedford has fair air quality today (European AQI 26), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southwest (8 km/h) and 96% humidity.
With an air quality index of 26, Bedford today sits around the average for United Kingdom (24). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Bedford ranks 81 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | 32 Fair | 3 Low |
| 6 Oct | 33 Fair | 2 Low |
| 7 Oct | 35 Fair | 1 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.
Bedford air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Bedford good right now?
- Bedford has fair air quality today (European AQI 26), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 3 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 08:00 to 22°C at 15:00, with light wind from the southwest (8 km/h) and 96% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Bedford today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Bedford right now.
- How often is the Bedford air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Bedford are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Bedford today?
- The UV index in Bedford peaks at 3 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.