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Air quality, pollen & UV in Cardiff
Cardiff has fair air quality today (European AQI 22), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 17:00, with barely any wind and 87% humidity.
With an air quality index of 22, Cardiff today sits around the average for United Kingdom (22). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Cardiff ranks 62 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (44 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
Good to do today?
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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
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Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | 26 Fair | 1 Low |
| 12 Oct | 25 Fair | 1 Low |
| 13 Oct | 30 Fair | 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.
Cardiff air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Cardiff good right now?
- Cardiff has fair air quality today (European AQI 22), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 17:00, with barely any wind and 87% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Cardiff today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Cardiff right now.
- How often is the Cardiff air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Cardiff are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Cardiff today?
- The UV index in Cardiff peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.