Worst air pollution Newton Abbot, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Newton Abbot is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Newton Abbot is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 26.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The M40 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. The air quality picture in Newton Abbot reflects a typical Devon town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. The region's typical south-westerlies tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
28.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Fair
26.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Newton Abbot right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Newton Abbot is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 28.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Newton Abbot?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Newton Abbot will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 26.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Newton Abbot?
If you're tracking air quality in Newton Abbot, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep M40 emissions from dispersing normally. Warmer months swap one problem for another — less smoke and heating pollution, but more ozone on the sunniest days. Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents.
Are air quality levels in Newton Abbot 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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