Worst air pollution Rochdale, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Rochdale 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: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Rochdale is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rochdale's air quality reflects its position within Rochdale, with local traffic and the town's built-up core as the main contributors. Prevailing westerlies do most of the work keeping things in check, more so than any local policy or infrastructure change. Traffic on the A34 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
27.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Rochdale right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Rochdale is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rochdale?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rochdale will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rochdale?
Spring and autumn usually sit somewhere in between, so it's really the extremes of the year worth watching. Here's the thing about Rochdale: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Through the colder months, readings near the A34 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days.
Are air quality levels in Rochdale 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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