Worst air pollution Gillingham, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Gillingham 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: 33.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Gillingham is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 46.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The air quality picture in Gillingham reflects a typical Medway town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Traffic on the A9 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Thanks to moist Atlantic fronts, pollution rarely lingers for long, which keeps average readings fairly unremarkable by UK standards.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
33.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
46.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Gillingham right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gillingham is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gillingham?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gillingham will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 46.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 46.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Gillingham?
If you're tracking air quality in Gillingham, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A9 emissions from dispersing normally. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents.
Are air quality levels in Gillingham 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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