Worst air pollution Callander, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Callander is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 29.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Callander is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 22.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Callander's position in Stirling means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. The prevailing Atlantic airflow do most of the work keeping things in check, more so than any local policy or infrastructure change. Rush-hour queues near the A96 are usually when readings climb the most.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Fair

29.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

22.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Callander right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Callander is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 29.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Callander?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Callander will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 22.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Callander?

Seasons make a real difference to air quality in Callander, more than most people realise. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. Come winter, NO₂ and PM2.5 usually creep up, as heating and calmer air let A96 traffic emissions linger rather than disperse. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.

Are air quality levels in Callander 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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