Hoo St Werburgh Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in Hoo St Werburgh is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are moderate; PM10 and PM1 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 42.3/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in Hoo St Werburgh is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 34.1/100).
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Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 42.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 42.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 24.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Moderate | 42.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 17.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 7.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 7.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 29.7/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 34.1/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 17.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 31.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 4.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 5.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 20.1/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Hoo St Werburgh lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Home heating, especially wood stoves and fireplaces, adds smoke and fine particles in the colder months. The fields nearby contribute dust during field work, as well as ammonia from fertilizer and manure that helps form fine particles in the air.
Cold spells from December to March, at around 6°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. With summer temperatures averaging only about 18°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. Harvest time and field burning in the surrounding farmland can bring short spells of dust and smoke. Stronger winds around December, about 25 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Kent
Is air quality bad in Hoo St Werburgh right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in Hoo St Werburgh is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 42.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hoo St Werburgh?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in Hoo St Werburgh will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 34.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hoo St Werburgh?
Cold spells from December to March, at around 6°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. With summer temperatures averaging only about 18°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. Harvest time and field burning in the surrounding farmland can bring short spells of dust and smoke. Stronger winds around December, about 25 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
Are air quality levels in Hoo St Werburgh 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |