Worst air pollution Montrose, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Montrose is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Montrose is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The nearby M74 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Like much of Angus, Montrose's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Northwesterly winds off the coast generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
21.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Montrose right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Montrose is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Montrose?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Montrose will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Montrose?
Montrose's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the M74 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes.
Are air quality levels in Montrose 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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