Worst air pollution Augusta, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Augusta is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 23.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Augusta is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Augusta's air quality in Georgia reflects the Savannah River valley's position in the southeastern US, with vehicle emissions from I-20 and the surrounding military and industrial corridor contributing local sources. The broader southeastern US regional airshed contributes elevated summer ozone, while the Savannah River provides a natural ventilation corridor and the flat Georgia Piedmont terrain allows reasonable wind dispersal on most days.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
23.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
21.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Augusta right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Augusta is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 23.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Augusta?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Augusta will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Augusta?
Augusta's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern, as the cleanest conditions usually arrive in winter, once the humid summer ozone season has ended; by contrast, 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 Augusta 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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