Birmingham air quality today
Air quality in Birmingham is currently good, with a European index of 26. The concentration of PM2.5 particles is 8 µg/m³ and PM10 is 11 µg/m³. The air is good and safe to spend time outdoors. Over the next 24 hours the air will be cleanest around 05:00 (index 15) and most polluted around 10:00 (index 32).
Current air quality in Birmingham
Good
26EAQI
The air is good and safe to spend time outdoors.
- PM2.5
- 8 µg/m³
- PM10
- 11 µg/m³
- Ozone
- 47 µg/m³
Model estimate (Open-Meteo / CAMS) for the city location. It may differ from readings at local stations.
The next 24 hours at a glance
- Index now
- 26
- Good
- Average index
- 23
- Good
- Cleanest air
- 05:00
- index 15
- Most polluted hour
- 10:00
- index 32
- PM2.5
- 8 µg/m³
- PM10
- 11 µg/m³
Air quality in Birmingham by the hour
- 26Now
- 2407:00
- 3008:00
- 3009:00
- 3210:00
- 2111:00
- 2012:00
- 2313:00
- 2514:00
- 2615:00
- 2716:00
- 2717:00
- 2618:00
- 2519:00
- 2420:00
- 2421:00
- 2322:00
- 2123:00
- 1900:00
- 1901:00
- 2002:00
- 1703:00
- 1604:00
- 1505:00
European Air Quality Index (EAQI) by the hour, a model estimate. A shorter bar means cleaner air.
Pollen in Birmingham
No pollen is currently detected in the air.
Model estimate (Open-Meteo / CAMS). It may differ from local measurements.
Frequently asked questions
How is the air quality in Birmingham today?
It is currently good (European index 26). PM2.5 is 8 µg/m³, PM10 is 11 µg/m³ and ozone is 47 µg/m³. The average for the next 24 hours is around 23.
What does the European Air Quality Index (EAQI) mean?
The EAQI is a scale used by the European Environment Agency. Up to 20 is excellent air, up to 40 good, up to 60 moderate, up to 80 poor, up to 100 very poor, and above 100 extremely poor. The index is calculated from the concentration of fine particles (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
What are PM2.5 and PM10 particles?
They are tiny particles in the air with a diameter of up to 2.5 and 10 micrometres. They come from traffic, heating and industry, and there are the most of them in winter, on calm days without wind or rain. PM2.5 is more dangerous because it penetrates deep into the lungs.
Are these measurements or estimates?
This is an atmospheric model estimate (Open-Meteo / CAMS) for the city location, not a reading from a local station. Values may therefore differ from station data in some parts of the city.
When is the air cleanest?
The air is usually cleaner during stronger winds, after rain and in the afternoon, when the cold layer near the ground breaks up. It is worst early in the morning and in the evening in the cold part of the year, when heating and traffic increase.