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Air quality in Christchurch
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Christchurch
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Christchurch Air Quality Map
Real-time Christchurch air pollution map
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Pollen
What is the pollen count in Christchurch today?
 | Index | Moderate | |
 | Tree pollen | Moderate | |
 | Grass pollen | Low | |
 | Weed pollen | None |
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Weather
What is the current weather in Christchurch?
| Weather | Scattered clouds |
| Temperature | 64.4°F |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Wind | 13.8 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.3 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time United Kingdom city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pontypridd, Wales | 122 |
| 2 | Port Talbot, Wales | 122 |
| 3 | Cardiff, Wales | 102 |
| 4 | Cheltenham, England | 61 |
| 5 | Brighton, England | 55 |
| 6 | Chorley, England | 52 |
| 7 | Southampton, England | 51 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough, England | 49 |
| 9 | Aberdeen, Scotland | 48 |
| 10 | Birmingham, England | 43 |
(local time)
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live Christchurch aqi ranking
Real-time Christchurch air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch Barrack Road | 53 |
(local time)
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US AQI
53
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Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Christchurch?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 53 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 10µg/m³ | |
| NO2 | 8µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Christchurch is currently 2 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Christchurch?
 | 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 |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
Forecast
Christchurch air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 29 | Good 32 AQI US  | | 60.8° 51.8° |  15.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 30 | Good 39 AQI US |  | 59° 50° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Friday, May 31 | Good 48 AQI US | | 59° 48.2° | 17.9 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 53 AQI US | | 64.4° 46.4° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jun 2 | Good 34 AQI US |  | 64.4° 48.2° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Monday, Jun 3 | Good 20 AQI US | 30% | 64.4° 51.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jun 4 | Good 19 AQI US | | 62.6° 53.6° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jun 5 | Good 19 AQI US | | 59° 48.2° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jun 6 | Good 18 AQI US |  | 59° 46.4° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Friday, Jun 7 | Good 21 AQI US | 40% | 59° 46.4° | 11.2 mp/h |
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