Worst air pollution Basildon, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Basildon 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: 33.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Basildon is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 39.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The M62 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring. Being part of Essex, Basildon sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. Cooler northerly winds tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
33.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
39.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Basildon right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Basildon is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Basildon?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Basildon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 39.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Basildon?
The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year. Air quality in Basildon isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep M62 emissions from dispersing normally. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days.
Are air quality levels in Basildon 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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