Worst air pollution Augusta, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): 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 11:00 AM (O3: 28.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Augusta is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.4/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
28.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
27.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Augusta right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Augusta is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Augusta?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Augusta will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.4/100).
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.
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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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