Worst air pollution Attleborough, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Attleborough is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Attleborough is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Attleborough's air quality reflects its position within Norfolk, with local traffic and the town's built-up core as the main contributors. Thanks to onshore breezes, pollution rarely lingers for long, which keeps average readings fairly unremarkable by UK standards. Rush-hour queues near the A90 are usually when readings climb the most.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

30.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

29.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Attleborough right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Attleborough is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Attleborough?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Attleborough will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Attleborough?

Attleborough's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A90 emissions from dispersing normally. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. For much of spring and autumn, things settle into a fairly unremarkable middle ground.

Are air quality levels in Attleborough 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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