Highest air pollution Trafalger Square - London, today and tomorrow

Today (25 June): Air quality in Trafalger Square 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 Trafalger Square is poor. All 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 the Tower of London is influenced by its central location near major roads and the River Thames. Pollution levels reflect both dense urban activity in the City of London and airflow patterns along the river.

Today - 25 June | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

64.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

64.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.1/100

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

9.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

19.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

63.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Trafalger Square right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall air quality in Trafalger Square 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 Trafalger Square?

On 26 June 2026, air quality conditions in Trafalger Square 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 Trafalger Square?

Air pollution near the Tower of London is often higher during peak traffic periods, when emissions from nearby roads accumulate in central London. Conditions with low wind can limit dispersion, while airflow along the River Thames may help reduce pollution at times.

Are air quality levels in Trafalger Square 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