Worst air pollution Eighth Ward - Allentown, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Eighth Ward is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Eighth Ward is fair. AQI improves to fair; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 30.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Eighth Ward, busy roads and concentrated city activity are the biggest single source of particulate matter in this area. Green space close by offers a partial natural check on particulate buildup. Broader regional monitoring generally reflects this same baseline, with small local variation. Daily conditions can shift noticeably depending on wind, temperature, and traffic patterns.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
42.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
30.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Eighth Ward right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Eighth Ward is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Eighth Ward?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Eighth Ward will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 30.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Eighth Ward?
Cold-season conditions typically drive the sharpest particulate increases in dense urban areas like this, as reduced winter air mixing lets traffic and heating emissions accumulate close to the ground. Summer heat and sunlight make ozone the leading air quality concern in this city, as intense summer sunlight bakes traffic emissions into ground-level ozone across the urban core.
Are air quality levels in Eighth Ward 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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