Worst air pollution Torquay, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Torquay is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 32.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Torquay is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 29.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Traffic on the M6 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Air quality in Torquay is shaped by its location in Devon, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Shifting coastal winds tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
32.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
29.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Torquay right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Torquay is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 32.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Torquay?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Torquay will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 29.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Torquay?
Torquay's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Come winter, NO₂ and PM2.5 usually creep up, as heating and calmer air let M6 traffic emissions linger rather than disperse. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. For much of spring and autumn, things settle into a fairly unremarkable middle ground.
Are air quality levels in Torquay 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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