Worst air pollution Aberdeen, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Aberdeen is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Aberdeen is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 21.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The A90 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring. Aberdeen's position in Aberdeen City means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though shifting coastal winds keep overall levels moderate.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
21.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Aberdeen right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Aberdeen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Aberdeen?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Aberdeen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 21.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Aberdeen?
In Aberdeen, pollution levels don't stay flat — winter and summer look pretty different. Summer's more of a mixed bag: ozone can spike in strong sun, but overall dispersion tends to be better than the depths of winter. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A90 emissions from dispersing normally. Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes.
Are air quality levels in Aberdeen 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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