Worst air pollution Rothwell Northants, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Rothwell Northants is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.9/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Rothwell Northants is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 32.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Rothwell Northants is shaped by its location in Northamptonshire, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Traffic on the A9 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. The dominant maritime airflow usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
22.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Rothwell Northants right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Rothwell Northants is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rothwell Northants?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Rothwell Northants will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 32.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rothwell Northants?
Air quality in Rothwell Northants isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A9 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Rothwell Northants 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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