Worst air pollution Battle Creek, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Battle Creek is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Battle Creek is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Battle Creek's air quality reflects the Kalamazoo River valley in southwestern Michigan, with vehicle emissions from I-94 and the surrounding Kellogg's food manufacturing and automotive industry contributing local sources. Lake Michigan's consistent westerly influence provides clean maritime air, while summer regional ozone from Great Lakes industrial sources and the surrounding agricultural landscape is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

36.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

38.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Battle Creek right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Battle Creek is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Battle Creek?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Battle Creek will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Battle Creek?

Battle Creek's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern — between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, whereas summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.

Are air quality levels in Battle Creek 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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