Worst air pollution Cumbernauld, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cumbernauld is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cumbernauld is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 24.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cumbernauld sits within North Lanarkshire, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though easterly winds keep overall levels moderate. The M9 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
29.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
24.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Cumbernauld right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cumbernauld is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cumbernauld?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cumbernauld will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 24.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cumbernauld?
Most of spring and autumn stays fairly steady, right in the middle of those two extremes. Cumbernauld'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 M9 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 Cumbernauld 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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