Worst air pollution Joonjoo Botanical trail - Derby, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Joonjoo Botanical trail is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 59.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Joonjoo Botanical trail is moderate. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM2.5: 54.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Joonjoo Botanical trail, this area sees modest traffic, so seasonal field work and occasional open burning shape air quality more than congestion. With minimal nearby park or tree cover, there's little natural buffering at play here. Broader regional monitoring generally reflects this same baseline, with small local variation. Daily conditions can shift noticeably depending on wind, temperature, and traffic patterns.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
59.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
59.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
36.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Moderate
54.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
54.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
42.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Joonjoo Botanical trail right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Joonjoo Botanical trail is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 59.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 59.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Joonjoo Botanical trail?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Joonjoo Botanical trail will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 54.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM2.5: 54.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Joonjoo Botanical trail?
Winter tends to bring the year's worst particulate spikes here, as wood heaters and gas heating combine with still, cold air that traps smoke close to the ground. The warmer months shift the main air quality risk here toward bushfire smoke and ozone, since summer heat and dry vegetation nearby are usually enough on their own to raise bushfire risk.
Are air quality levels in Joonjoo Botanical trail 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 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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