Worst air pollution Ilford, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Ilford is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 60.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Ilford is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ilford sits within Redbridge, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. The area's changeable Atlantic weather usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. Traffic on the A303 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
60.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
28.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Ilford right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Ilford is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 60.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 60.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ilford?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ilford will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ilford?
Ilford's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Summer brings a different issue — stronger sunlight can push up ozone levels on hot, sunny days, even though traffic pollution itself often disperses more easily. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A303 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. 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 Ilford 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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