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Air quality in South Shields
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in South Shields
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South Shields Air Quality Map
Real-time South Shields air pollution map
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Pollen
What is the pollen count in South Shields today?
 | Index | None | |
 | Tree pollen | None | |
 | Grass pollen | None | |
 | Weed pollen | None |
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Weather
What is the current weather in South Shields?
| Weather | Broken clouds |
| Temperature | 59°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Wind | 5.7 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.9 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time United Kingdom city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough, England | 82 |
| 2 | Dundee, Scotland | 71 |
| 3 | Edinburgh, Scotland | 67 |
| 4 | York, England | 67 |
| 5 | Aberdeen, Scotland | 65 |
| 6 | Bradford, England | 65 |
| 7 | Motherwell, Scotland | 65 |
| 8 | Falkirk, Scotland | 64 |
| 9 | Glasgow, Scotland | 63 |
| 10 | Leeds, England | 63 |
(local time)
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live South Shields aqi ranking
Real-time South Shields air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boldon Lane | 65 |
(local time)
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Overview
What is the current air quality in South Shields?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 65 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 16.4µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in South Shields is currently 3.3 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in South Shields?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
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Forecast
South Shields air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 14 | Moderate 93 AQI US |  | 55.4° 51.8° |  11.2 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 15 | Moderate 58 AQI US | | 59° 51.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 16 | Moderate 55 AQI US | | 57.2° 51.8° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 65 AQI US | | 59° 50° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 18 | Moderate 53 AQI US | | 59° 50° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 19 | Good 50 AQI US  | | 55.4° 48.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, May 20 | Good 24 AQI US | | 55.4° 46.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 21 | Good 50 AQI US | 40% | 57.2° 44.6° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 22 | Moderate 69 AQI US | 40% | 59° 50° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 23 | Moderate 62 AQI US | | 53.6° 48.2° | 17.9 mp/h |
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