Worst air pollution Tynemouth, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tynemouth is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tynemouth is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tynemouth's air quality reflects its position within North Tyneside, with local traffic and the town's built-up core as the main contributors. The M8 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. The prevailing Atlantic airflow tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
29.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Tynemouth right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tynemouth is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (O3: 29.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tynemouth?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tynemouth will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tynemouth?
There's a clear yearly cycle to air quality in Tynemouth if you look closely. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days. Winter tends to be worst, with wood burning, home heating, and still, cold air trapping traffic fumes from the M8 closer to ground level. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.
Are air quality levels in Tynemouth 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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