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Air quality, pollen & UV in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has good air quality today (European AQI 19), 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 18:00 to 13°C at 08:00, with moderate wind from the west (23 km/h) and 89% humidity.
With an air quality index of 19, Edinburgh today sits around the average for United Kingdom (20). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Edinburgh ranks 25 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct | 23 Fair | 1 Low |
| 10 Oct | 28 Fair | 1 Low |
| 11 Oct | 33 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.
Edinburgh air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Edinburgh good right now?
- Edinburgh has good air quality today (European AQI 19), 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 18:00 to 13°C at 08:00, with moderate wind from the west (23 km/h) and 89% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Edinburgh today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Edinburgh right now.
- How often is the Edinburgh air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Edinburgh are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Edinburgh today?
- The UV index in Edinburgh peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.