Worst air pollution White City, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in White City is moderate. AQI, NO2, and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5 and PM10 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 43.9/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in White City is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to poor; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 65.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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White City's position in Hammersmith and Fulham means air quality is mostly determined by local road traffic and the compact scale of the centre. Easterly winds tend to disperse pollutants reasonably well, keeping readings close to typical UK small-town levels. The A82 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Moderate
43.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
43.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
43.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Poor
65.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
50.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
42.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
64.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
65.3/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in White City right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in White City is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 43.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 43.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in White City?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in White City will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 65.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in White City?
Seasons make a real difference to air quality in White City, more than most people realise. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A82 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. 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. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.
Are air quality levels in White City 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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