Worst air pollution Hamilton, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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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The air quality picture in Hamilton reflects a typical South Lanarkshire town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Emissions along the M90 represent the town's main traffic-related pollution source. The dominant maritime airflow tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
29.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
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
19.4/100
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
23.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Hamilton right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. Here's the thing about Hamilton: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Through the colder months, readings near the M90 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days.
Are air quality levels in Hamilton 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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