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Air quality, pollen & UV in Walthamstow
Walthamstow has moderate air quality today (European AQI 47), 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 15°C at 08:00, with light wind from the north (8 km/h) and 97% humidity.
With an air quality index of 47, Walthamstow today sits above the average for United Kingdom (29). Of the 107 cities we track in United Kingdom, Walthamstow ranks 96 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (19 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
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Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 🧒 Children Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
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
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Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 64 Poor | 1 Low |
| 8 Oct | 59 Moderate | 3 Low |
| 9 Oct | 47 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.
Walthamstow air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Walthamstow good right now?
- Walthamstow has moderate air quality today (European AQI 47), 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 15°C at 08:00, with light wind from the north (8 km/h) and 97% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Walthamstow today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Walthamstow right now.
- How often is the Walthamstow air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Walthamstow are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Walthamstow today?
- The UV index in Walthamstow peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.