Worst air pollution Oswestry, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Oswestry 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 Oswestry is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other 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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Like much of Shropshire, Oswestry's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. The area's changeable Atlantic weather usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. Traffic on the A483 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.9/100
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
17.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Oswestry right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Oswestry 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 Oswestry?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Oswestry 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 Oswestry?
Air quality in Oswestry isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. Through the colder months, readings near the A483 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. Spring and autumn usually sit somewhere in between, so it's really the extremes of the year worth watching.
Are air quality levels in Oswestry 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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