Worst air pollution Mansfield, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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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Like much of Nottinghamshire, Mansfield's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. The nearby A14 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Thanks to the prevailing Atlantic airflow, pollution rarely lingers for long, which keeps average readings fairly unremarkable by UK standards.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
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
13.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Mansfield right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mansfield 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 Mansfield?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mansfield 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 Mansfield?
Air quality in Mansfield isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. Warmer months swap one problem for another — less smoke and heating pollution, but more ozone on the sunniest days. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A14 emissions from dispersing normally. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Mansfield 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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