Worst air pollution Clitheroe, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Clitheroe is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Clitheroe is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The air quality picture in Clitheroe reflects a typical Lancashire town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Emissions along the A47 represent the town's main traffic-related pollution source. Cooler northerly winds do most of the work keeping things in check, more so than any local policy or infrastructure change.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

28.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

28.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Clitheroe right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Clitheroe is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Clitheroe?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Clitheroe will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Clitheroe?

There's a clear yearly cycle to air quality in Clitheroe if you look closely. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A47 emissions from dispersing normally. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. For much of spring and autumn, things settle into a fairly unremarkable middle ground.

Are air quality levels in Clitheroe 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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