Worst air pollution Biddulph, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Biddulph 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 Biddulph 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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Biddulph sits within Staffordshire, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though the dominant maritime airflow keep overall levels moderate. Emissions along the M9 represent the town's main traffic-related pollution source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

28.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.7/100

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

13.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Biddulph right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Biddulph 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 Biddulph?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Biddulph 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 Biddulph?

Here's the thing about Biddulph: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Winter tends to be worst, with wood burning, home heating, and still, cold air trapping traffic fumes from the M9 closer to ground level. 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. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.

Are air quality levels in Biddulph 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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