Worst air pollution Broadstairs, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Broadstairs is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 25.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Broadstairs is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 27.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The A34 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. The air quality picture in Broadstairs reflects a typical Kent town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Northwesterly winds off the coast tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
25.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
27.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Broadstairs right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Broadstairs is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 25.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Broadstairs?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Broadstairs will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 27.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Broadstairs?
If you're tracking air quality in Broadstairs, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A34 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. 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.
Are air quality levels in Broadstairs 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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