Birmingham Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T10:00:00+01:00Health context
At the current AQI of 19, Birmingham is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Birmingham are PM2.5 19 µg/m³, PM10 10 µg/m³, O₃ 17.6 µg/m³, NO₂ 6 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 19 mean in Birmingham?
Birmingham currently has an AQI of 19, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Birmingham are PM2.5 19 µg/m³, PM10 10 µg/m³, O₃ 17.6 µg/m³, NO₂ 6 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Wolverhampton air quality — approximately 19 km away
- Coventry air quality — approximately 28 km away
- Leicester air quality — approximately 55 km away
- Derby air quality — approximately 57 km away
- Stoke-on-Trent air quality — approximately 61 km away
- Nottingham air quality — approximately 73 km away
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