Worst air pollution Bradford, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bradford is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bradford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Being part of Bradford, Bradford sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though inland breezes from the surrounding countryside keep overall levels moderate. The M62 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
28.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
28.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Bradford right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bradford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bradford?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bradford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bradford?
Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. If you're tracking air quality in Bradford, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep M62 emissions from dispersing normally. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter.
Are air quality levels in Bradford 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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