AQI

Basildon Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
29(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :6.1µg/m³
PM10 :13.2µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Basildon (England)

PM2.56µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM1013µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂0µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO111µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂5µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃62µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Basildon (England)

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Overcast
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Light drizzle
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Partly cloudy
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Light drizzle
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Light drizzle
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Overcast
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Overcast
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Partly cloudy
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Overcast
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Moderate drizzle
14:0016°
Light drizzle
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Moderate drizzle
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Light drizzle
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Light drizzle
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Overcast
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Partly cloudy
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Overcast
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Overcast
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Mostly clear
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Mostly clear
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Mostly clear
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Mostly clear
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Mostly clear

Health Recommendations for Basildon Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 29

Good
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable

UV Index

0

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

22.3 km/h

Moderate wind — noticeable and steady.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Basildon (England)

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Min. AQIat 6:00 AM on 3rd Jun
30
Max. AQIat 9:00 PM on 3rd Jun
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Last Updated: 03 Jun 2026, 17:25

Health Advice For People Living in Basildon

0.3
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly2.1 Cigarettes
Monthly9 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.3 cigarettes a day.

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is calculated using the average PM2.5 concentration from the past 24 hours, assuming constant exposure throughout that period.
Solutions for Basildon Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable
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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Basildon · Current air quality: Good · AQI 29

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Low when AQI of Basildon is Good (0-50).

Common signs

You may notice: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.

Disclaimer: The health risks mentioned above are precautionary recommendations based on current AQI levels. While you may not experience immediate effects, prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to these health issues over time. This is not medical advice. Please consult a clinician if you experience severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms.

Air Quality FAQs at Basildon, England

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Basildon, England is 29 (Good). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in Basildon, England have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are good for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.