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Air quality, pollen & UV in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has good air quality today (European AQI 18), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 17°C at 08:00 to 19°C at 12:00, with light wind from the southwest (18 km/h) and 83% humidity.
With an air quality index of 18, Newcastle upon Tyne today sits below the average for United Kingdom (24). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne ranks 33 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | 21 Fair | 2 Low |
| 6 Oct | 33 Fair | 1 Low |
| 7 Oct | 26 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.
Newcastle upon Tyne air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Newcastle upon Tyne good right now?
- Newcastle upon Tyne has good air quality today (European AQI 18), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 17°C at 08:00 to 19°C at 12:00, with light wind from the southwest (18 km/h) and 83% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Newcastle upon Tyne today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Newcastle upon Tyne right now.
- How often is the Newcastle upon Tyne air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Newcastle upon Tyne are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Newcastle upon Tyne today?
- The UV index in Newcastle upon Tyne peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
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