Worst air pollution Speed, today and tomorrow
Today (25 August): Air quality in Speed is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 13.3/100).
Tomorrow (26 August 2026): Air quality in Speed is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 31.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Speed, light local traffic means surrounding farmland activity, not congestion, is the bigger day-to-day influence on air quality. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Short-term spikes can occur with unusual weather or nearby construction and traffic events. Broader regional monitoring generally reflects this same baseline, with small local variation.
Today - 25 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Good
13.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 26 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
31.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Speed right now?
On 25 August 2026, overall air quality in Speed is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 13.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 13.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Speed?
On 26 August 2026, air quality conditions in Speed will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 31.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Speed?
Winter tends to bring the year's worst particulate spikes here, driven by the combination of home heating and calm winter air that resists mixing. By summer, periodic bushfire smoke becomes the more pressing issue in this area, as hot, dry summers raise both bushfire risk and the ozone formed from strong sunlight. Spring and autumn typically bring a welcome improvement, as milder temperatures and better wind flow clear the air.
Are air quality levels in Speed 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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