Worst air pollution King's Lynn, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in King's Lynn 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: 28.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in King's Lynn is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Like much of Norfolk, King's Lynn's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Inland breezes from the surrounding countryside generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size. The A90 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
30.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.7/100
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Is air quality bad in King's Lynn right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in King's Lynn is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in King's Lynn?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in King's Lynn will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in King's Lynn?
Here's the thing about King's Lynn: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A90 emissions from dispersing normally. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in King's Lynn 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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