Southend-on-Sea Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T14:00:00+01:00Health context
At the current AQI of 22, Southend-on-Sea is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Southend-on-Sea are PM2.5 17 µg/m³, PM10 8 µg/m³, O₃ 22.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 1.9 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 22 mean in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea currently has an AQI of 22, 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 Southend-on-Sea are PM2.5 17 µg/m³, PM10 8 µg/m³, O₃ 22.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 1.9 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Bexley air quality — approximately 41 km away
- Islington air quality — approximately 57 km away
- London air quality — approximately 58 km away
- City of Westminster air quality — approximately 59 km away
- Brent air quality — approximately 70 km away
- Brighton air quality — approximately 99 km away
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