The Thinkery, Austin Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (6 October): Air quality in The Thinkery is moderate. AQI and PM10 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 44.3/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026): Air quality in The Thinkery is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 77.4/100).
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Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 44.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 26.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Moderate | 44.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.0/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 77.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 51.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Poor | 77.4/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 3.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 4.4/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Austin is largely built up, so vehicle exhaust and urban activity dominate the local air pollution sources. Parks and street trees provide a modest buffer against traffic pollution. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
Summer sun from April to October cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 31°C. Later, cold spells from December to February, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. On the plus side, breezy weather in April, with winds near 20 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Texas
Is air quality bad in The Thinkery right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall air quality in The Thinkery is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 44.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The Thinkery?
On 7 October 2026, air quality conditions in The Thinkery will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 77.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 77.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in The Thinkery?
Summer sun from April to October cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 31°C. Later, cold spells from December to February, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. On the plus side, breezy weather in April, with winds near 20 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
Are air quality levels in The Thinkery 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |