Worst air pollution Sussex, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Sussex is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sussex is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 30.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Sussex's air quality reflects its small agricultural-town character, with Trans-Canada Highway traffic the primary modest local source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

36.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

29.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

30.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Sussex right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sussex is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sussex?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sussex will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 30.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Sussex?

Air quality in Sussex shifts noticeably across the seasons, shaped by the dairy farmland of the Kennebecasis Valley. Air quality is generally good, though spring and fall fieldwork stir up dust and occasional agricultural burning, and summer humidity can trap haze close to the ground. Wind can carry dust well beyond the fields themselves during the busiest planting and harvest weeks.

Are air quality levels in Sussex 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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