Worst air pollution Wednesbury, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wednesbury 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: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wednesbury is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Wednesbury's position in Sandwell means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. Traffic on the A47 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Easterly winds do most of the work keeping things in check, more so than any local policy or infrastructure change.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Wednesbury right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wednesbury is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wednesbury?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wednesbury will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wednesbury?
Wednesbury doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets A47 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.
Are air quality levels in Wednesbury 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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