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Air quality in Orkney
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Orkney
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Orkney Air Quality Map
Real-time Orkney air pollution map
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Weather
What is the current weather in Orkney?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 55.4°F |
| Humidity | 34% |
| Wind | 6 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.2 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vereeniging, Gauteng | 202 |
| 2 | Thabazimbi, Limpopo | 153 |
| 3 | eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga | 78 |
| 4 | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape | 76 |
| 5 | Midstream, Gauteng | 71 |
(local time)
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US AQI
87*
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Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Orkney?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 87* US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 28.3*µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
x5.7
PM2.5 concentration in Orkney is currently 5.7 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Orkney?
 | 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
Orkney air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 23 | Moderate 86 AQI US |  | 77° 50° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, May 24 | Moderate 68 AQI US | | 77° 50° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 25 | Moderate 67 AQI US | | 75.2° 48.2° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 26 | Moderate 77 AQI US | | 77° 50° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, May 27 | Moderate 61 AQI US |  | 77° 51.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 28 | Moderate 77 AQI US | | 77° 50° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 29 | Moderate 78 AQI US | | 75.2° 51.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
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Where is the cleanest air quality in Orkney?
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