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Air quality, pollen & UV in Exeter

Updated 11 Oct, 06:01 GMT

Exeter has good air quality today (European AQI 17), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 11°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 14:00, with barely any wind and 86% humidity.

With an air quality index of 17, Exeter today sits below the average for United Kingdom (22). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Exeter ranks 10 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (43 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.

European AQI
17Good
UV index · max today
2Low
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
4.3 µg/m³
PM10
11.3 µg/m³
NO₂
2.9 µg/m³
Ozone
43 µg/m³
Saharan dust
0 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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

Best time to be outside

Air quality stays steady all day - no standout window.

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
🕶️
Sunglasses
Not needed
⏱️
Burn time
Low risk
⛱️
Seek shade
Not needed

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
11 Oct24 Fair2 Low
12 Oct24 Fair1 Low
13 Oct27 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.

Exeter air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Exeter good right now?
Exeter has good air quality today (European AQI 17), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 11°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 14:00, with barely any wind and 86% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
What is the pollen forecast in Exeter today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Exeter right now.
How often is the Exeter air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Exeter are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Exeter today?
The UV index in Exeter peaks at 2 (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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