Worst air pollution Eccles, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Eccles is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Eccles is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Eccles is shaped by its location in Salford, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Rush-hour queues near the A26 are usually when readings climb the most. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though light prevailing breezes keep overall levels moderate.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
27.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Eccles right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Eccles is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Eccles?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Eccles will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Eccles?
Eccles doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A26 emissions from dispersing normally. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days. Most of spring and autumn stays fairly steady, right in the middle of those two extremes.
Are air quality levels in Eccles 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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