Worst air pollution Telford, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Telford is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Telford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Like much of Telford and Wrekin, Telford's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Shifting coastal winds offer a degree of natural ventilation, keeping pollution broadly in line with comparable UK towns. Traffic on the M27 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

28.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

31.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Telford right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Telford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Telford?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Telford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Telford?

Ask a local in Telford and they'll tell you air quality changes noticeably from season to season. 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. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the M27 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 Telford 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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