Worst air pollution Bridlington, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bridlington 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 Bridlington 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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The air quality picture in Bridlington reflects a typical East Riding of Yorkshire town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Thanks to northwesterly winds off the coast, pollution rarely lingers for long, which keeps average readings fairly unremarkable by UK standards. Emissions along the A483 represent the town's main traffic-related pollution source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

28.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.0/100

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

19.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bridlington right now?

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

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

Here's the thing about Bridlington: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. Winter tends to be worst, with wood burning, home heating, and still, cold air trapping traffic fumes from the A483 closer to ground level. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.

Are air quality levels in Bridlington 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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