Pollution forecast

This page provides a more detailed interactive view of the UK Air Pollution Forecast for up to 5 days ahead.

You can zoom in on the map to find your nearest forecast location, or enter your postcode in the box lower down this page.

Once you have zoomed in click on a marker (or select from the postcode search results list) in order to show your local 5-day pollution forecast and save it as your default location to display above the map.

You could also use Defra’s freephone air pollution bulletin service to get updates on air quality in your local area. Air pollution levels and forecasts are provided and are updated every hour. To use this service, call 0800 556677 and follow the on-call instructions.

Latest Forecast

Today: Areas of Moderate air pollution are likely, mainly across parts of England and Wales. Generally Low air pollution elsewhere across the UK.

Tomorrow: Areas of Moderate pollution across some central and eastern parts of England. Otherwise, generally Low air pollution.

Outlook: Cooler and more unsettled conditions are expected to give predominantly Low air pollution, but pockets of Moderate pollution are still possible.

Issued at 4/13/2025, 4:59:00 AM