Worst air pollution Retford, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Retford 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: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Retford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The air quality picture in Retford reflects a typical Nottinghamshire town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Shifting coastal winds tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels. Traffic on the A2 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
29.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Retford right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Retford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Retford?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Retford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Retford?
Ask a local in Retford and they'll tell you air quality changes noticeably from season to season. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A2 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear.
Are air quality levels in Retford 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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