Worst air pollution Clapham Common - London, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Clapham Common 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 Clapham Common 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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Air quality in Clapham Common is shaped by its location in London, City of, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though northwesterly winds off the coast keep overall levels moderate. Traffic on the A303 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

34.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.7/100

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

12.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

16.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Clapham Common right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Clapham Common 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 Clapham Common?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Clapham Common 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 Clapham Common?

Clapham Common's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Summer's more of a mixed bag: ozone can spike in strong sun, but overall dispersion tends to be better than the depths of winter. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A303 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Most of spring and autumn stays fairly steady, right in the middle of those two extremes.

Are air quality levels in Clapham Common 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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