Worst air pollution Lincoln, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lincoln is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lincoln is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 35.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Like much of Lincolnshire, Lincoln's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Traffic on the M8 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though the region's typical south-westerlies keep overall levels moderate.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Lincoln right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lincoln is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lincoln?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lincoln will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 35.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lincoln?
You can roughly predict Lincoln's air quality just by knowing the time of year. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the M8 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Warmer months swap one problem for another — less smoke and heating pollution, but more ozone on the sunniest days. Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents.
Are air quality levels in Lincoln 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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