Worst air pollution Wokingham, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Wokingham is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wokingham is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Traffic on the A38 is the most significant local emissions source, especially at peak times. Air quality in Wokingham is shaped by its location in Wokingham, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. 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

34.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

43.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wokingham right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wokingham is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wokingham?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wokingham will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Wokingham?

Wokingham doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. Come winter, NO₂ and PM2.5 usually creep up, as heating and calmer air let A38 traffic emissions linger rather than disperse. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days. Most of spring and autumn stays fairly steady, right in the middle of those two extremes.

Are air quality levels in Wokingham 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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