Worst air pollution Dover, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Dover is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 40.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Dover is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 38.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Traffic on the M1 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Air quality in Dover is shaped by its location in Kent, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Moist Atlantic fronts generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
38.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Dover right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Dover is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 40.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dover?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Dover will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 38.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Dover?
Dover's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. 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. Winter mornings can be the trickiest, with cold, still conditions trapping M1 traffic fumes and smoke from home fires close to the ground. For much of spring and autumn, things settle into a fairly unremarkable middle ground.
Are air quality levels in Dover 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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