Worst air pollution Orpington, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Orpington is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 35.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Orpington is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The M3 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Air quality in Orpington is shaped by its location in Bromley, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. The prevailing Atlantic airflow usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
35.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
48.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Orpington right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Orpington is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 35.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Orpington?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Orpington will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Orpington?
Orpington's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. 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. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets M3 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. 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 Orpington 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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