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Air quality, pollen & UV in Sheffield

Updated 9 Oct, 06:02 GMT

Sheffield has good air quality today (European AQI 19), 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 18:00 to 16°C at 12:00, with moderate wind from the west (22 km/h) and 89% humidity.

With an air quality index of 19, Sheffield today sits around the average for United Kingdom (20). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Sheffield ranks 24 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.

European AQI
19Good
UV index · max today
2Low
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
1.5 µg/m³
PM10
2.9 µg/m³
NO₂
3.2 µg/m³
Ozone
56 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
9 Oct23 Fair2 Low
10 Oct26 Fair2 Low
11 Oct37 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.

Sheffield air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Sheffield good right now?
Sheffield has good air quality today (European AQI 19), 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 18:00 to 16°C at 12:00, with moderate wind from the west (22 km/h) and 89% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
What is the pollen forecast in Sheffield today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Sheffield right now.
How often is the Sheffield air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Sheffield are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Sheffield today?
The UV index in Sheffield 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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