Glasgow Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (16 October): Air quality in Glasgow is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 20.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 October 2026): Air quality in Glasgow is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 25.7/100).
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Today - 16 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 15.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 14.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 13.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.3/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 19.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 17.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 17.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Traffic is the main source of air pollution in Glasgow, especially in the city centre, where Hope Street has long been one of the most polluted streets in Scotland. To cut nitrogen dioxide, Glasgow started enforcing a Low Emission Zone in the city centre in June 2023. The M8 motorway, which runs through the heart of the city, adds pollution to nearby neighbourhoods. Wood burners and coal fires add fine particles in residential areas in winter, when cold, still evenings can trap the smoke.
Glasgow's windy, wet weather keeps its air clean on most days, but traffic fumes can build up in the busy streets of the city centre. On cold, still winter evenings, averaging around 4°C in January, temperature inversions in the Clyde valley can trap traffic pollution and smoke from wood burners near the ground. In spring, settled weather can occasionally bring a haze of fine particles from continental Europe. Atlantic wind and rain usually clear the air quickly in Glasgow, often within a day.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Glasgow City
Is air quality bad in Glasgow right now?
On 16 October 2026, overall air quality in Glasgow is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 20.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Glasgow?
On 17 October 2026, air quality conditions in Glasgow will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 25.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Glasgow?
Glasgow's windy, wet weather keeps its air clean on most days, but traffic fumes can build up in the busy streets of the city centre. On cold, still winter evenings, averaging around 4°C in January, temperature inversions in the Clyde valley can trap traffic pollution and smoke from wood burners near the ground. In spring, settled weather can occasionally bring a haze of fine particles from continental Europe. Atlantic wind and rain usually clear the air quickly in Glasgow, often within a day.
Are air quality levels in Glasgow 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |