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Air quality, pollen & UV in Peterborough
Peterborough 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 15°C at 18:00 to 19°C at 14:00, with moderate wind from the west (24 km/h) and 92% humidity.
With an air quality index of 19, Peterborough today sits around the average for United Kingdom (20). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Peterborough ranks 41 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (56 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 | 25 Fair | 2 Low |
| 11 Oct | 25 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.
Peterborough air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Peterborough good right now?
- Peterborough 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 15°C at 18:00 to 19°C at 14:00, with moderate wind from the west (24 km/h) and 92% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Peterborough today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Peterborough right now.
- How often is the Peterborough air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Peterborough are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Peterborough today?
- The UV index in Peterborough peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.