Worst air pollution Eastbourne, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Eastbourne is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Eastbourne is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 39.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Like much of East Sussex, Eastbourne's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Northwesterly winds off the coast usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. The M40 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
28.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Fair
39.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Eastbourne right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Eastbourne is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 28.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Eastbourne?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Eastbourne will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 39.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Eastbourne?
In Eastbourne, pollution levels don't stay flat — winter and summer look pretty different. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days. Through the colder months, readings near the M40 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. For much of spring and autumn, things settle into a fairly unremarkable middle ground.
Are air quality levels in Eastbourne 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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