Worst air pollution Stalybridge, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge 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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The M62 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Stalybridge's position in Tameside means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though shifting coastal winds keep overall levels moderate.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
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
17.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Stalybridge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge?
Most of spring and autumn stays fairly steady, right in the middle of those two extremes. Seasons make a real difference to air quality in Stalybridge, more than most people realise. Winter mornings can be the trickiest, with cold, still conditions trapping M62 traffic fumes and smoke from home fires close to the ground. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter.
Are air quality levels in Stalybridge 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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