Worst air pollution Whitby, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Whitby is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Whitby is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The air quality picture in Whitby reflects a typical North Yorkshire town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. Southwesterly winds generally provide reasonable ventilation, keeping levels close to typical UK urban averages for a town this size. The A38 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Whitby right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Whitby is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Whitby?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Whitby will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Whitby?
Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes. Ask a local in Whitby and they'll tell you air quality changes noticeably from season to season. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A38 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter.
Are air quality levels in Whitby 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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