Worst air pollution Brackley, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Brackley 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 Brackley 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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Traffic on the A26 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. The air quality picture in Brackley reflects a typical Northamptonshire town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Light prevailing breezes offer a degree of natural ventilation, keeping pollution broadly in line with comparable UK towns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
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
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Brackley right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Brackley 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 Brackley?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Brackley 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 Brackley?
In Brackley, pollution levels don't stay flat — winter and summer look pretty different. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A26 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Summer brings a different issue — stronger sunlight can push up ozone levels on hot, sunny days, even though traffic pollution itself often disperses more easily. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Brackley 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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