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Latest Air Pollution Levels

Summary from 99 monitoring sites.

Last updated at 02:00 on Sunday 8th September 2024


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Latest Air Quality Forecast

Today:

Low air pollution is forecast across most of Scotland. Possibility of elevated Ozone levels in the Highlands, Orkney Islands, Eilean Siar, Scottish borders, Aberdeenshire, Midlothian and East Lothian.

Tomorrow:

Low air pollution for all areas on Monday as clean air from the west brings good dispersion conditions

Outlook:

Levels of air pollution are expected to be Low across the outlook period. Strengthening winds from the west should bring good dispersion conditions into next week.


Last updated: 12:01 AM on Sun 8th September 2024
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Forecast 5-day summary

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The interactive map above can be used to explore different Scottish air quality monitoring sites. Select a monitoring site to see detailed site information and the latest pollution measurements.

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Near real-time monitoring data is not available for this local authority.

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