Worst air pollution Thame, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Thame 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: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Thame is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rush-hour queues near the M40 are usually when readings climb the most. Air quality in Thame is shaped by its location in Oxfordshire, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though northwesterly winds off the coast keep overall levels moderate.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
43.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Thame right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Thame is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Thame?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Thame will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 23.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Thame?
Thame doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. Through the colder months, readings near the M40 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. 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. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.
Are air quality levels in Thame 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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