Worst air pollution Woolwich, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Woolwich is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10, NO2, and PM1 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Woolwich is moderate. PM10 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 57.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Woolwich is shaped by its location in Greenwich, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. The dominant maritime airflow offer a degree of natural ventilation, keeping pollution broadly in line with comparable UK towns. Commuter traffic feeding onto the A2 adds a further, consistent contribution to local readings.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Moderate
57.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
54.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
42.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
57.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
42.8/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Woolwich right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Woolwich is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Woolwich?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Woolwich will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 57.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 57.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Woolwich?
Spring and autumn don't usually cause much concern, sitting comfortably between winter's peak and summer's ozone spikes. In Woolwich, pollution levels don't stay flat — winter and summer look pretty different. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A2 emissions from dispersing normally. Warmer months swap one problem for another — less smoke and heating pollution, but more ozone on the sunniest days.
Are air quality levels in Woolwich 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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