Worst air pollution Hinckley, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Hinckley 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: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hinckley is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Like much of Leicestershire, Hinckley's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Traffic on the M40 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Easterly winds tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Hinckley right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hinckley is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hinckley?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hinckley will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hinckley?
Ask a local in Hinckley and they'll tell you air quality changes noticeably from season to season. Through the colder months, readings near the M40 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes.
Are air quality levels in Hinckley 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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