Worst air pollution Harrow, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Harrow is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Harrow is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Harrow's position in Harrow means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. The nearby A40 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Light prevailing breezes usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

34.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

43.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Harrow right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Harrow is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Harrow?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Harrow will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Harrow?

Air quality in Harrow isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets A40 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. Summer's more of a mixed bag: ozone can spike in strong sun, but overall dispersion tends to be better than the depths of winter. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.

Are air quality levels in Harrow 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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