Worst air pollution Kings Heath, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kings Heath 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 Kings Heath 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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Air quality in Kings Heath is shaped by its location in Birmingham, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Traffic on the M9 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. The region's typical south-westerlies do most of the work keeping things in check, more so than any local policy or infrastructure change.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
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
11.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Kings Heath right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kings Heath 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 Kings Heath?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kings Heath 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 Kings Heath?
Here's the thing about Kings Heath: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep M9 emissions from dispersing normally. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Kings Heath 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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