Worst air pollution Abingdon-on-Thames, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Abingdon-on-Thames is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Abingdon-on-Thames is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Rush-hour queues near the A2 are usually when readings climb the most. The air quality picture in Abingdon-on-Thames reflects a typical Oxfordshire town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Cooler northerly winds do most of the work keeping things in check, more so than any local policy or infrastructure change.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

34.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

43.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Abingdon-on-Thames right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Abingdon-on-Thames is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Abingdon-on-Thames?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Abingdon-on-Thames will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 23.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Abingdon-on-Thames?

Abingdon-on-Thames doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A2 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 Abingdon-on-Thames 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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