Worst air pollution Bromley, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bromley is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bromley is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Like much of Bromley, Bromley's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. The M11 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring. Southwesterly winds offer a degree of natural ventilation, keeping pollution broadly in line with comparable UK towns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
43.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Bromley right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bromley is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bromley?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bromley will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bromley?
Bromley's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep M11 emissions from dispersing normally. 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. Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents.
Are air quality levels in Bromley 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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