Worst air pollution Hawick, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Hawick 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 Hawick 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 Hawick reflects a typical Scottish Borders town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. The A96 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Moist Atlantic fronts generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
29.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.8/100
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
23.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Hawick right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hawick 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 Hawick?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hawick 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 Hawick?
Seasons make a real difference to air quality in Hawick, more than most people realise. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets A96 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. Spring and autumn usually sit somewhere in between, so it's really the extremes of the year worth watching.
Are air quality levels in Hawick 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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