Worst air pollution Airdrie, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Airdrie is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Airdrie is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 24.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The A82 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Like much of North Lanarkshire, Airdrie's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. The dominant maritime airflow tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
29.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
24.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Airdrie right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Airdrie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Airdrie?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Airdrie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 24.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Airdrie?
Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes. Ask a local in Airdrie and they'll tell you air quality changes noticeably from season to season. Come winter, NO₂ and PM2.5 usually creep up, as heating and calmer air let A82 traffic emissions linger rather than disperse. 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.
Are air quality levels in Airdrie 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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