Worst air pollution Macclesfield, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Macclesfield 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: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Macclesfield is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Macclesfield's air quality reflects its position within Cheshire East, with local traffic and the town's built-up core as the main contributors. Shifting coastal winds help ventilate the town centre, keeping air quality at moderate levels typical for the region. The M74 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
29.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Macclesfield right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Macclesfield will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Macclesfield?
Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes. Seasons make a real difference to air quality in Macclesfield, more than most people realise. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep M74 emissions from dispersing normally. Summer brings a different issue — stronger sunlight can push up ozone levels on hot, sunny days, even though traffic pollution itself often disperses more easily.
Are air quality levels in Macclesfield 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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