Worst air pollution Truro, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Truro is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 44.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Truro is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 43.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The air quality picture in Truro reflects a typical Cornwall town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Shifting coastal winds usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. Traffic on the M6 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Medium

44.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

43.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

43.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Truro right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Truro is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 26.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 44.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Truro?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Truro will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 26.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 43.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Truro?

Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. There's a clear yearly cycle to air quality in Truro if you look closely. Winter tends to be worst, with wood burning, home heating, and still, cold air trapping traffic fumes from the M6 closer to ground level. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter.

Are air quality levels in Truro 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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