Air quality in Glastonbury, Somerset
The air pollution forecast for today is low on a scale of low to very high, 2 out of 10
The forecast for the next 4 days
- Thu
- Low
- Fri
- Low
- Sat
- Low
- Sun
- Low
UK forecast
Today
Air pollution levels are expected to be generally Low across the UK, although areas of Moderate pollution are likely in the east and southeast of England, with possible locally elevated levels for parts of northeast Scotland.
Thursday
Air pollution levels generally Low but areas of Moderate still possible for parts of east and southeast England. Localised pockets of Moderate pollution possible for northeast Scotland.
Friday to Tuesday
Air pollution is forecast to be predominantly Low across the UK into the weekend, as more changeable, breezier and eventually cooler conditions extend across the UK.
Latest at 5am on 02 July 2025
Health advice for low levels of air pollution
Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
How different levels of air pollution can affect health
| Level | Health advice |
|---|---|
| Low | Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. |
| Moderate | For most people, short term exposure to moderate levels of air pollution is not an issue. Adults who have heart problems and feel unwell should consider doing less strenuous exercise, especially outside. People with asthma should be prepared to use their reliever inhaler. Older people should consider doing less strenuous activity, especially outside. |
| High | Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, cough or sore throat should consider reducing activity, particularly outdoors. Adults with heart problems should reduce strenuous physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if they experience symptoms. People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often. Older people should reduce physical exertion. |
| Very high | Reduce physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as cough or sore throat. Adults with heart problems should avoid strenuous physical activity. People with asthma may need to use their reliever inhaler more often. Older people should avoid strenuous physical activity. |
How air pollutants can affect your health
Particulate matter (PM)
Particulate matter are tiny pieces of solid or liquid particles suspended in the air. They come from sources like car tyres, brakes, exhausts, dust, wood burning and pollen.
Gases
Produced by burning fossil fuels. For example, in cars, power stations and factories.
Air pollutants monitored near by
Readings are measured every hour. The unit µg/m3 stands for micrograms (one millionth of a gram) per cubic metre of air.
Contents
- Charlton Mackrell 6.4 miles away
- Bristol Temple Way 22.3 miles away
- Bristol St Paul's 22.6 miles away
Charlton Mackrell
This monitoring area is in small settlements or areas with natural ecosystems, forests or crops. It is located so pollutant measurements do not come from one specific source.
| Pollutants | Latest | Level |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5Low range 0 to 35 | 3 μg/m3 | Low |
| PM10Low range 0 to 50 | 4 μg/m3 | Low |
| Nitrogen dioxideLow range 0 to 200 | 2 μg/m3 | Low |
| OzoneLow range 0 to 100 | 39 μg/m3 | Low |
Latest measurement at 11pm on 1 July 2025
Bristol Temple Way
This monitoring area is located in a city or a town close to roads, motorways or highways.
| Pollutants | Latest | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxideLow range 0 to 200 | 16 μg/m3 | Low |
Latest measurement at 11pm on 1 July 2025
Bristol St Paul's
This monitoring area is located in a city or a town. It is located so pollutant measurements do not come from one specific source.
| Pollutants | Latest | Level |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5Low range 0 to 35 | 5 μg/m3 | Low |
| PM10Low range 0 to 50 | 7 μg/m3 | Low |
| Nitrogen dioxideLow range 0 to 200 | 8 μg/m3 | Low |
| OzoneLow range 0 to 100 | 28 μg/m3 | Low |
Latest measurement at 11pm on 1 July 2025