Worst air pollution Red River Cultural District - Austin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Red River Cultural District is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Red River Cultural District is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 27.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Austin's Red River Cultural District air quality reflects the live music venue corridor, with vehicle traffic on Red River Street and the surrounding concentrated nightlife and entertainment character contributing elevated NOₓ during peak evening and weekend periods. The flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the downtown proximity and the concentrated entertainment venue exhaust and idling vehicle traffic maintain moderate to elevated Austin downtown readings during active periods throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
27.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Red River Cultural District right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Red River Cultural District is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Red River Cultural District?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Red River Cultural District will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 27.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Red River Cultural District?
At Red River Cultural District, air quality tends to follow Austin's broader seasonal rhythm — between summer heat and winter cedar season, spring and fall offer the most moderate conditions, whereas the hottest summer months consistently bring the highest ozone risk statewide. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.
Are air quality levels in Red River Cultural District 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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