Worst air pollution Louisiana State Capitol - Baton Rouge, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Louisiana State Capitol 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 Louisiana State Capitol 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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Given its location — a 27-story Art Deco capitol set in landscaped gardens — Louisiana State Capitol shares Baton Rouge's wider air quality pattern rather than a distinct local one. Checking conditions closer to visit time is still the best way to plan around this specific site.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.1/100
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
15.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Louisiana State Capitol right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Louisiana State Capitol 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 Louisiana State Capitol?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Louisiana State Capitol 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 Louisiana State Capitol?
At Louisiana State Capitol, air quality tends to follow Baton Rouge's broader seasonal rhythm. Typically, the mildest, cleanest weather typically arrives in winter, while the long, hot, humid summer is the toughest stretch, compounded by industrial emissions. Industrial corridors nearby tend to see more persistent background pollution than surrounding suburban areas.
Are air quality levels in Louisiana State Capitol 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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