Worst air pollution Newmarket, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Newmarket is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 29.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Newmarket is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Newmarket sits within Suffolk, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. The area's changeable Atlantic weather generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size. Traffic on the A303 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
33.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Newmarket right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Newmarket is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 29.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Newmarket?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Newmarket will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Newmarket?
Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. Ask a local in Newmarket and they'll tell you air quality changes noticeably from season to season. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A303 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 Newmarket 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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