Worst air pollution Sutton Coldfield, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sutton Coldfield 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: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sutton Coldfield is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sutton Coldfield's air quality reflects its position within Birmingham, with local traffic and the town's built-up core as the main contributors. Northwesterly winds off the coast generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size. The nearby A38 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Sutton Coldfield right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sutton Coldfield is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sutton Coldfield?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sutton Coldfield will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sutton Coldfield?
Spring and autumn are typically the easiest months, air-quality-wise, for most residents. Sutton Coldfield doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A38 emissions from dispersing normally. Summer's more of a mixed bag: ozone can spike in strong sun, but overall dispersion tends to be better than the depths of winter.
Are air quality levels in Sutton Coldfield 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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