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Air quality, pollen & UV in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea has fair air quality today (European AQI 25), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 12°C at 18:00 to 16°C at 10:00, with light wind from the north (7 km/h) and 96% humidity.
With an air quality index of 25, Southend-on-Sea today sits around the average for United Kingdom (29). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea ranks 52 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (7 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
Pollutant breakdownDetails
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
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Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 27 Fair | 1 Low |
| 8 Oct | 44 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 9 Oct | 43 Moderate | 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.
Southend-on-Sea air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Southend-on-Sea good right now?
- Southend-on-Sea has fair air quality today (European AQI 25), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 12°C at 18:00 to 16°C at 10:00, with light wind from the north (7 km/h) and 96% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Southend-on-Sea today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Southend-on-Sea right now.
- How often is the Southend-on-Sea air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Southend-on-Sea are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Southend-on-Sea today?
- The UV index in Southend-on-Sea peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.