Worst air pollution Bedford, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bedford is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bedford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Bedford is shaped by its location in Bedford, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Light prevailing breezes generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size. The M3 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
37.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Bedford right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bedford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bedford?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bedford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bedford?
Bedford doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the M3 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.
Are air quality levels in Bedford 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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