Worst air pollution Elgin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Elgin is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Elgin is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The air quality picture in Elgin reflects a typical Moray town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Traffic on the M9 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Cooler northerly winds help ventilate the town centre, keeping air quality at moderate levels typical for the region.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
27.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
21.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Elgin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Elgin is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elgin?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Elgin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 21.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Elgin?
Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. Elgin's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Through the colder months, readings near the M9 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter.
Are air quality levels in Elgin 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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