Worst air pollution Galashiels, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Galashiels is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 29.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Galashiels is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 27.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Commuter traffic feeding onto the M90 adds a further, consistent contribution to local readings. Being part of Scottish Borders, Galashiels sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. The area's changeable Atlantic weather help ventilate the town centre, keeping air quality at moderate levels typical for the region.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
29.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
27.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Galashiels right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Galashiels is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 29.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Galashiels?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Galashiels will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 27.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Galashiels?
Air quality in Galashiels isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets M90 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. Summer brings a different issue — stronger sunlight can push up ozone levels on hot, sunny days, even though traffic pollution itself often disperses more easily. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Galashiels 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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