Worst air pollution Brixton, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Brixton is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 35.3/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Brixton is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 52.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Emissions along the M8 represent the town's main traffic-related pollution source. Like much of Lambeth, Brixton's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Northwesterly winds off the coast do most of the work keeping things in check, more so than any local policy or infrastructure change.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
35.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Moderate
52.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
45.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
52.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.7/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brixton right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Brixton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 35.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brixton?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Brixton will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 52.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 52.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Brixton?
Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. Brixton's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Winter tends to be worst, with wood burning, home heating, and still, cold air trapping traffic fumes from the M8 closer to ground level. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter.
Are air quality levels in Brixton 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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