Worst air pollution Bathgate, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bathgate 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 Bathgate 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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Bathgate sits within West Lothian, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. The nearby M8 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though prevailing westerlies keep overall levels moderate.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
29.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
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
12.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Bathgate right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bathgate 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 Bathgate?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bathgate 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 Bathgate?
In Bathgate, pollution levels don't stay flat — winter and summer look pretty different. Warmer months swap one problem for another — less smoke and heating pollution, but more ozone on the sunniest days. Through the colder months, readings near the M8 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. Most of spring and autumn stays fairly steady, right in the middle of those two extremes.
Are air quality levels in Bathgate 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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