Worst air pollution Wrecsam, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Wrecsam 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: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wrecsam is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Wrecsam is shaped by its location in Wrexham, where vehicle traffic and everyday urban activity dominate local sources. Thanks to inland breezes from the surrounding countryside, pollution rarely lingers for long, which keeps average readings fairly unremarkable by UK standards. The A40 sees the heaviest traffic, and that shows up clearly in local roadside monitoring.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

28.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

29.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wrecsam right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wrecsam is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wrecsam?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wrecsam will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Wrecsam?

Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison. Air quality in Wrecsam isn't the same all year round — it really shifts with the seasons. Through the colder months, readings near the A40 often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. By summer, ozone tends to rise on bright days, while better ventilation generally keeps particulate and NO₂ levels lower than winter.

Are air quality levels in Wrecsam 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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