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Air quality, pollen & UV in City of Westminster
City of Westminster has moderate air quality today (European AQI 41), 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 16:00, with light wind from the west (8 km/h) and 94% humidity.
With an air quality index of 41, City of Westminster today sits above the average for United Kingdom (24). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, City of Westminster ranks 95 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (7 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
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Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 🧒 Children Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
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 | 53 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 6 Oct | 72 Poor | 2 Low |
| 7 Oct | 59 Moderate | 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.
City of Westminster air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in City of Westminster good right now?
- City of Westminster has moderate air quality today (European AQI 41), 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 16:00, with light wind from the west (8 km/h) and 94% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in City of Westminster today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in City of Westminster right now.
- How often is the City of Westminster air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for City of Westminster are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in City of Westminster today?
- The UV index in City of Westminster peaks at 3 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
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