Worst air pollution Arnold, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Arnold 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: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Arnold is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Emissions along the M8 represent the town's main traffic-related pollution source. Arnold's position in Nottinghamshire means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. Northwesterly winds off the coast help ventilate the town centre, keeping air quality at moderate levels typical for the region.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

28.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

29.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Arnold right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Arnold is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Arnold?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Arnold will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Arnold?

Spring and autumn usually sit somewhere in between, so it's really the extremes of the year worth watching. Seasons make a real difference to air quality in Arnold, more than most people realise. Winter mornings can be the trickiest, with cold, still conditions trapping M8 traffic fumes and smoke from home fires close to the ground. 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 Arnold 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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