Worst air pollution Thornton-Cleveleys, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Thornton-Cleveleys is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Thornton-Cleveleys is good. AQI improves to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Thornton-Cleveleys is shaped by its location in Lancashire, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though shifting coastal winds keep overall levels moderate. The M11 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
31.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
19.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Thornton-Cleveleys right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Thornton-Cleveleys is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Thornton-Cleveleys?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Thornton-Cleveleys will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Thornton-Cleveleys?
The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year. You can roughly predict Thornton-Cleveleys's air quality just by knowing the time of year. Through the colder months, readings near the M11 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter.
Are air quality levels in Thornton-Cleveleys 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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