Worst air pollution Camden Town - London, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Camden Town 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: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Camden Town is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Traffic on the M74 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Like much of London, City of, Camden Town's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Cooler northerly winds tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
43.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Camden Town right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Camden Town is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Camden Town?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Camden Town will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Camden Town?
In Camden Town, pollution levels don't stay flat — winter and summer look pretty different. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets M74 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Camden Town 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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