Worst air pollution Cornwall, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cornwall is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cornwall is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cornwall's air quality benefits from its St. Lawrence River shoreline position, with river breezes providing reasonable ventilation. Legacy pulp and paper industry and cross-border traffic contribute modest local sources.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
36.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Cornwall right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cornwall is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cornwall?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cornwall will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cornwall?
Cornwall's air quality follows a seasonal rhythm tied to its riverside industry along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Spring planting and fall harvest can raise dust levels briefly, while summer heat occasionally pushes up ground-level ozone; winter usually brings the cleanest, calmest air of the year. River traffic and shipping add a modest, steady contribution on top of the seasonal pattern.
Are air quality levels in Cornwall 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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