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)
54
Moderate
Chelmsford, Essex
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
9.91 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
22.23 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
56.17 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.65 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.34 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.02 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Chelmsford, Essex
Chelmsford, Essex
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AQI 67
Moderate
7.42μg/m³
PM2.5
27.25μg/m³
PM10
60.27ppb
O3
0.83ppb
SO2
7.25ppb
NO2
0.02ppm
CO
AQI 50
Good
7.91μg/m³
PM2.5
21.64μg/m³
PM10
53.65ppb
O3
0.72ppb
SO2
5.52ppb
NO2
0.03ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
10.99μg/m³
PM2.5
25.23μg/m³
PM10
58.51ppb
O3
0.75ppb
SO2
7.01ppb
NO2
0.03ppm
CO
AQI 60
Moderate
13.88μg/m³
PM2.5
26.21μg/m³
PM10
57.06ppb
O3
0.77ppb
SO2
7.06ppb
NO2
0.03ppm
CO
AQI 71
Moderate
14.75μg/m³
PM2.5
27.75μg/m³
PM10
60.83ppb
O3
0.85ppb
SO2
13.00ppb
NO2
0.02ppm
CO
AQI 67
Moderate
7.91μg/m³
PM2.5
21.40μg/m³
PM10
59.68ppb
O3
0.82ppb
SO2
6.69ppb
NO2
0.02ppm
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 05:00:00 on 2026-08-13.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Chelmsford, Essex was observed at 04:00:00 on 2026-08-14.
As of now, the AQI in Chelmsford, Essex is 54, indicating Moderate conditions.
Chelmsford, Essex air has the highest levels of O3.
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 9.915 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Chelmsford, Essex is 22.227 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Chelmsford, Essex is 0.022 ppm.
Currently, Chelmsford, Essex has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.645 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Chelmsford, Essex at the moment is 56.173 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Chelmsford, Essex at the moment is 6.342 ppb.
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