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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