Worst air pollution Crieff, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Crieff 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 Crieff is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 22.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Crieff sits within Perth and Kinross, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. Southwesterly winds usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. Traffic on the M74 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Fair
29.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
22.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Crieff right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Crieff 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 Crieff?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Crieff will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 22.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Crieff?
Here's the thing about Crieff: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Come winter, NO₂ and PM2.5 usually creep up, as heating and calmer air let M74 traffic emissions linger rather than disperse. 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 Crieff 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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