Worst air pollution Worcester, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Worcester is fair. NO2, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; AQI and SO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, O3, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 44.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Worcester is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 43.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Worcester's air quality in South Africa reflects the Breede River valley's topographic enclosure between the Hex River Mountains, with vehicle traffic on the N1 and surrounding wine farming contributing dust and agricultural emissions. The Cape Doctor southeasterly periodically provides powerful ventilation, while calm conditions concentrate valley emissions significantly.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
44.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
43.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
43.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Worcester right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Worcester is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 44.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Worcester?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Worcester will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 43.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Worcester?
Air quality at Worcester is most likely to dip on still winter mornings from June to August, when smoke and traffic emissions can briefly linger without the Cape's usual wind to disperse them across the area. For the rest of the year, and especially in summer, the strong southeasterly Cape Doctor keeps conditions consistently well ventilated and clear.
Are air quality levels in Worcester 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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