Worst air pollution Guiseley, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Guiseley is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Guiseley is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Like much of Leeds, Guiseley's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Cooler northerly winds generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size. Traffic on the A9 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

28.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

28.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Guiseley right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Guiseley is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Guiseley?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Guiseley will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Guiseley?

Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents. Guiseley doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A9 emissions from dispersing normally. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter.

Are air quality levels in Guiseley 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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