Birmingham: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Birmingham. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Birmingham:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 15 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 20 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 67 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 12 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 182 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Birmingham, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Birmingham? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 15 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Birmingham in the last 7 days was: 11 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) and the lowest: 4 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Birmingham? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Birmingham is: 20 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Birmingham? (ozone (O3))
67 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
12 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
1 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
182 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Quality of life in Birmingham

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — United Kingdom

16-day weather forecast for United Kingdom: today around 21°C (partly cloudy), lows near 9°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 14 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — United Kingdom

The UV index in United Kingdom today is 2.9 (low).

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Birmingham — compare nearby locations.

• Wolverhampton 14 µg/m³
• Coventry 15 µg/m³
• Leicester 18 µg/m³
• Nottingham 19 µg/m³
• Sheffield 22 µg/m³
• London 15 µg/m³
• Glasgow 10 µg/m³
• Liverpool 15 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Birmingham today?

The current average PM2.5 across Birmingham is about 15 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Birmingham?

Right now PM2.5 in Birmingham averages about 15 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Birmingham?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Birmingham was recorded on Wednesday, August 26 (about 11 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Birmingham today?

The UV index in Birmingham today is 2.9 (low).

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Birmingham?

A moderate breeze (about 14 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.