Worst air pollution Forres, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Forres is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; 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 Forres is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other 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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Forres sits within Moray, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. The A82 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring. Onshore breezes 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):

Fair

20.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.5/100

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

19.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Forres right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Forres 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 Forres?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Forres 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 Forres?

Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. If you're tracking air quality in Forres, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. Through the colder months, readings near the A82 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. Warmer months swap one problem for another — less smoke and heating pollution, but more ozone on the sunniest days.

Are air quality levels in Forres 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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