Worst air pollution Stonehaven, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Stonehaven is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Stonehaven is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Stonehaven's air quality reflects its position within Aberdeenshire, with local traffic and the town's built-up core as the main contributors. Light prevailing breezes usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. Rush-hour queues near the M74 are usually when readings climb the most.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
21.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Stonehaven right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Stonehaven is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Stonehaven?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Stonehaven will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 21.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Stonehaven?
Stonehaven's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Warmer months swap one problem for another — less smoke and heating pollution, but more ozone on the sunniest days. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the M74 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.
Are air quality levels in Stonehaven 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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