Worst air pollution Skegness, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Skegness 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: 29.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Skegness is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 28.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Skegness's air quality reflects its position within Lincolnshire, with local traffic and the town's built-up core as the main contributors. The dominant maritime airflow tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels. Traffic on the A55 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

29.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

28.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Skegness right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Skegness is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Skegness?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Skegness will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 28.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Skegness?

If you're tracking air quality in Skegness, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A55 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents.

Are air quality levels in Skegness 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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