Worst air pollution Kendal, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kendal is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kendal is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kendal's position in Cumbria means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. The region's typical south-westerlies tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels. Traffic on the M6 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Kendal right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kendal is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kendal?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kendal will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kendal?
Most of spring and autumn stays fairly steady, right in the middle of those two extremes. Here's the thing about Kendal: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets M6 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter.
Are air quality levels in Kendal 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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