WWAI

Wellington Hourly Weather

New Zealand · Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

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Wellington, New Zealand
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:52:23 AM
17AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5
17ug/m3
PM10
9ug/m3
Dominant: PM2.5
Station: Blenheim Blenheim Bowling Club, New Zealand
17
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
17ug/m3
PM10
9ug/m3
O3
39ug/m3
NO2
4.4ug/m3
SO2
1ug/m3
CO
82ug/m3
Health Advice
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities!
Data updated 11:52:23 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
🚬
0.8cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 0.8 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 5 cigsMonthly: 23 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 17 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 17
🏠
Air Purifier
Not Needed
😷
N95 Mask
Not Needed
🏡
Stay Indoor
Not Needed
🪟
Windows Closed
Not Needed
🏃
Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
🚗
Car Cabin Filter
Not Needed
Health Risk Assessment
🫁
Asthma
Low
Low risk for most people
❤️
Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
🤧
Allergies
Low
Low allergy aggravation risk
😮‍💨
Respiratory
Low
Normal breathing expected
👁️
Eye Irritation
Low
No issues expected
👶
Children & Elderly
Safe
Normal activities ok

Wellington Weather & Air Quality Overview

Wellington is a city in New Zealand, located in the Southern Hemisphere at coordinates 41.29°S, 174.78°E. With a population of approximately 420,000+, it is one of the notable urban centers in Oceania. Wellington experiences a temperate climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Wellington, New Zealand.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wellington is 17, rated as Good. The dominant pollutant is PM2.5.

Hourly Weather in Wellington

Hour-by-hour conditions for Wellington help you plan your day. Temperature, rain chance, and wind for Wellington, New Zealand are updated regularly.

  • Current AQI in Wellington: 17 (Good)

Weather in Wellington and the Wellington forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

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