Highest air pollution Buckingham Palace - London, today and tomorrow

Today (25 June): Air quality in Buckingham Palace is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 64.8/100).
Tomorrow (26 June 2026): Air quality in Buckingham Palace is poor. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 63.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality around Buckingham Palace is influenced by its central London location, nearby major roads, and proximity to large green spaces such as St James’s Park and Green Park. Conditions reflect a mix of urban emissions and more open airflow compared to denser street corridors.

Today - 25 June | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

64.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

64.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 26 June | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Poor

63.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

63.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Buckingham Palace right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall air quality in Buckingham Palace is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 64.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Buckingham Palace?

On 26 June 2026, air quality conditions in Buckingham Palace will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 63.5/100).

When is air pollution at its highest in Buckingham Palace?

Air pollution near Buckingham Palace is often higher during busy traffic periods, when emissions from surrounding roads accumulate in central London. Calm conditions can limit dispersion, though nearby parks can at times support better airflow.

Are air quality levels in Buckingham Palace 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: 25 June 2026 at 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team