Worst air pollution Oundle, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Oundle is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Oundle is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Emissions along the A14 represent the town's main traffic-related pollution source. Oundle sits within Northamptonshire, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. Thanks to the dominant maritime airflow, pollution rarely lingers for long, which keeps average readings fairly unremarkable by UK standards.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

29.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

34.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Oundle right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Oundle is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Oundle?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Oundle will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Oundle?

Oundle's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets A14 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. For much of spring and autumn, things settle into a fairly unremarkable middle ground.

Are air quality levels in Oundle 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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