Worst air pollution Wallasey, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Wallasey 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 Wallasey 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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Air quality in Wallasey is shaped by its location in Wirral, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. The nearby A303 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings. Onshore breezes usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

28.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.5/100

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

12.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wallasey right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wallasey 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 Wallasey?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wallasey 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 Wallasey?

Wallasey doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A303 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Spring and autumn usually sit somewhere in between, so it's really the extremes of the year worth watching.

Are air quality levels in Wallasey 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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