Worst air pollution Akron, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Akron is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Akron is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Akron's air quality reflects the rubber and polymer manufacturing legacy of the upper Cuyahoga River valley, with vehicle emissions from I-76 and I-77 and the remaining industrial base contributing elevated PM2.5. Lake Erie's influence provides limited northern ventilation, while the surrounding northeast Ohio hills create modest topographic variation in pollution exposure across this mid-sized Rust Belt city and the broader Summit County area.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
36.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
38.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Akron right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Akron is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Akron?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Akron will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Akron?
Akron experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality. Typically, between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, while prolonged summer heat waves are when air quality most often dips into unhealthy territory. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Akron 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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