Worst air pollution Melton Mowbray, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Melton Mowbray is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Melton Mowbray is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The nearby M1 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Melton Mowbray's position in Leicestershire means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though the dominant maritime airflow keep overall levels moderate.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
31.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Melton Mowbray right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Melton Mowbray is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Melton Mowbray?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Melton Mowbray will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Melton Mowbray?
For much of spring and autumn, things settle into a fairly unremarkable middle ground. Air quality in Melton Mowbray isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. Through the colder months, readings near the M1 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. 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.
Are air quality levels in Melton Mowbray 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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