Worst air pollution Phillips Park Zoo - Aurora, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Phillips Park Zoo 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: 36.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Phillips Park Zoo is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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As a small zoo set in a wooded city park, Phillips Park Zoo experiences air quality conditions similar to the rest of Aurora, following the same broader regional pattern. Any local variation tends to be minor compared with the seasonal swings seen across the wider city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
36.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
37.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Phillips Park Zoo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Phillips Park Zoo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Phillips Park Zoo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Phillips Park Zoo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Phillips Park Zoo?
Conditions at Phillips Park Zoo vary noticeably across the seasons, as the mildest, cleanest weather usually falls in spring and autumn; by contrast, hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Phillips Park Zoo 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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