Worst air pollution Urmston, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Urmston 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: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Urmston is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The M40 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring. The air quality picture in Urmston reflects a typical Trafford town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Moist Atlantic fronts help ventilate the town centre, keeping air quality at moderate levels typical for the region.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
27.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Urmston right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Urmston is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Urmston?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Urmston will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Urmston?
Here's the thing about Urmston: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Summer brings a different issue — stronger sunlight can push up ozone levels on hot, sunny days, even though traffic pollution itself often disperses more easily. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep M40 emissions from dispersing normally. Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes.
Are air quality levels in Urmston 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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