Worst air pollution Buckingham, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Buckingham is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Buckingham is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The A82 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Being part of Buckinghamshire, Buckingham sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. The dominant maritime airflow tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
37.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Buckingham right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Buckingham is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Buckingham?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Buckingham will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Buckingham?
The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year. Buckingham's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A82 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 Buckingham 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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