Worst air pollution Anniston, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Anniston is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Anniston is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Anniston's air quality faces significant industrial challenges from its legacy as a major US chemical weapons storage and destruction site and the surrounding Calhoun County industrial corridor, with the former Monsanto PCB contamination legacy and vehicle traffic on I-20 contributing local sources. The Alabama Piedmont valley's topographic enclosure between the Blue Ridge foothills concentrates emissions under inversions, while summer ozone from regional Appalachian biogenic VOCs is the primary warm-season concern.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
28.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.0/100
Pollen forecast in Anniston
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Anniston right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Anniston is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Anniston?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Anniston will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Anniston?
Anniston's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern. Typically, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, while hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, amplified by natural emissions from the dense surrounding forests. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in Anniston 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in United States?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app