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Air quality, pollen & UV in Burton upon Trent

Updated 7 Oct, 06:02 GMT

Burton upon Trent has good air quality today (European AQI 17), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 11°C at 10:00 to 14°C at 16:00, with light wind from the northeast (9 km/h) and 88% humidity.

With an air quality index of 17, Burton upon Trent today sits below the average for United Kingdom (29). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Burton upon Trent ranks 10 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (42 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.

European AQI
17Good
UV index · max today
1Low
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
4.2 µg/m³
PM10
6.2 µg/m³
NO₂
8.2 µg/m³
Ozone
42 µg/m³
Saharan dust
0 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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Running / sport
Fine
🪟
Windows open
Fine
🧒
Kids outside
Fine
🍽️
Outdoor dining
Fine

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 07:00–10:00⚠️ Most polluted: 00:00–03:00

Who should take care today

No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.

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Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassNone0 grains/m³
MugwortNone0 grains/m³
OliveNone0 grains/m³
RagweedNone0 grains/m³

Sun & UV today

UV index by hour

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Sun protection

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Sunscreen
Not needed
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Sunglasses
Not needed
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Burn time
Low risk
⛱️
Seek shade
Not needed

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
7 Oct40 Fair1 Low
8 Oct25 Fair2 Low
9 Oct23 Fair2 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.

GoodEAQI 0–20
FairEAQI 20–40
ModerateEAQI 40–60
PoorEAQI 60–80
Very poorEAQI 80–100
Extremely poorEAQI 100+

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.

Burton upon Trent air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Burton upon Trent good right now?
Burton upon Trent has good air quality today (European AQI 17), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 11°C at 10:00 to 14°C at 16:00, with light wind from the northeast (9 km/h) and 88% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
What is the pollen forecast in Burton upon Trent today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Burton upon Trent right now.
How often is the Burton upon Trent air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Burton upon Trent are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Burton upon Trent today?
The UV index in Burton upon Trent peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Levels are indicative, based on the Copernicus CAMS European model, and are not a medical diagnosis. If you have asthma or a severe allergy, follow your doctor’s advice.

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