Worst air pollution Albany, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Albany 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: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Albany is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albany's air quality reflects the Hudson River valley's position in the northeastern US corridor, with vehicle emissions from I-90 and I-87 the primary local source and upwind industrial emissions from the broader Northeast contributing to background ozone and PM2.5. The Hudson River provides a natural ventilation corridor from the south, while the surrounding Adirondack and Catskill highland terrain creates topographic variation in regional pollution transport.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
33.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Albany right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Albany is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Albany?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Albany will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Albany?
Albany sees air quality change through the year — frequent frontal systems in spring and fall usually keep the air cleanest then, whereas summer heat waves, often worsened by haze drifting in from other regions, bring the year's worst air. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.
Are air quality levels in Albany 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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