Worst air pollution Kilmarnock, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kilmarnock is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, 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 Kilmarnock 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 nearby A9 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Air quality in Kilmarnock is shaped by its location in East Ayrshire, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. The dominant maritime airflow tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
29.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.2/100
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):
Good
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Kilmarnock right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock?
The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year. You can roughly predict Kilmarnock's air quality just by knowing the time of year. Through the colder months, readings near the A9 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter.
Are air quality levels in Kilmarnock 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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