Worst air pollution Farnborough, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Farnborough is fair. NO2 and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 56.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Farnborough is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The nearby M20 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Being part of Hampshire, Farnborough sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. Inland breezes from the surrounding countryside help ventilate the town centre, keeping air quality at moderate levels typical for the region.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Medium

56.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

56.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

24.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Fair

33.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Farnborough right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Farnborough is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 27.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 56.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Farnborough?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Farnborough will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Farnborough?

You can roughly predict Farnborough's air quality just by knowing the time of year. 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 M20 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.

Are air quality levels in Farnborough 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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