Worst air pollution Wolverhampton, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton 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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Wolverhampton sits within Wolverhampton, and its air quality profile is driven mainly by road traffic and the density of the centre. The A40 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. The area's changeable Atlantic weather 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

29.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.5/100

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

11.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wolverhampton right now?

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

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

The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year. If you're tracking air quality in Wolverhampton, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A40 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter.

Are air quality levels in Wolverhampton 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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