Worst air pollution Bedford - City of Bayswater, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Bedford is moderate. AQI and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 40.1/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Bedford is fair. AQI improves to fair; O3 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 39.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Bedford, warmer-season humidity around 63% in December can trap particulate matter closer to ground level on stiller days, while average wind speeds of 21 km/h in June typically help disperse pollutants during the cooler months.
Today - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
40.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Fair
39.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bedford right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Bedford is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 40.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bedford?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Bedford will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 39.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bedford?
Winter conditions in Bedford average 16.9°C in June, when calm, cool air can allow local emissions to build up. By December, temperatures near 22.4°C raise the risk of ground-level ozone on sunny days. March brings around 22mm of rainfall, typically helping clear the air during the shoulder season.
Are air quality levels in Bedford based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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