Stay updated with real-time air quality in Chelmsford, Essex featuring accurate data on AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO levels. Use our interactive map and detailed forecasts to monitor pollution trends, manage health risks, and plan your daily activities with confidence.
Live AQI (Air Quality Index)
73
Moderate
Chelmsford, Essex
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
21.44 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
27.34 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
28.78 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.60 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
12.10 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.09 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
High
Chelmsford, Essex
Chelmsford, Essex
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AQI 77
Moderate
22.66μg/m³
PM2.5
67.80μg/m³
PM10
26.57ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
9.47ppb
NO2
0.09ppm
CO
AQI 75
Moderate
21.67μg/m³
PM2.5
21.79μg/m³
PM10
27.39ppb
O3
0.59ppb
SO2
10.84ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 75
Moderate
21.53μg/m³
PM2.5
27.34μg/m³
PM10
23.63ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
8.93ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 73
Moderate
21.18μg/m³
PM2.5
84.64μg/m³
PM10
27.63ppb
O3
0.54ppb
SO2
8.34ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 81
Moderate
24.68μg/m³
PM2.5
89.55μg/m³
PM10
26.84ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
10.52ppb
NO2
0.09ppm
CO
AQI 73
Moderate
21.47μg/m³
PM2.5
27.34μg/m³
PM10
25.77ppb
O3
0.59ppb
SO2
10.47ppb
NO2
0.07ppm
CO
Air quality and pollutant data for Essex, UK are sourced from ground-based monitors and satellites, adhering to US EPA standards. Machine learning and advanced algorithms enhance the data by incorporating local variables like traffic and population density, ensuring high accuracy and dependability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality information for Chelmsford, Essex is updated every hour for accuracy.
In the past 24 hours, the air quality in Chelmsford, Essex was at its worst at 09:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Chelmsford, Essex was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-03-10.
As of now, the AQI in Chelmsford, Essex is 73, indicating Moderate conditions.
Chelmsford, Essex air has the highest levels of PM2.5.
Poor air quality in Chelmsford, Essex means it's advisable to stay indoors and wear a mask for your protection.
PM2.5 levels in Chelmsford, Essex are currently 21.443 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Chelmsford, Essex is 27.34 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Chelmsford, Essex is 0.088 ppm.
Currently, Chelmsford, Essex has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.6 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Chelmsford, Essex at the moment is 28.783 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Chelmsford, Essex at the moment is 12.103 ppb.
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