Worst air pollution Grantham, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Grantham is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Grantham is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The nearby M11 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Like much of Lincolnshire, Grantham's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Southwesterly winds usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

28.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

31.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Grantham right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Grantham is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Grantham?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Grantham will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Grantham?

Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents. Here's the thing about Grantham: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the M11 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. 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.

Are air quality levels in Grantham 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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