Worst air pollution Battle Mountain, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Battle Mountain is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 71.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Battle Mountain is poor. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 67.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The dominant factor behind Battle Mountain's air quality is dry Great Basin desert air; windy days can raise dust across the surrounding sagebrush flats. None of these influences are extreme on their own, but together they shape the local pattern in Battle Mountain. Checking current readings is still the best way to plan outdoor activity around Battle Mountain.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Poor

71.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

14.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

71.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

13.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

44.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 21:00

AQI:

Poor

67.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

45.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

21.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

67.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

12.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

48.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Battle Mountain right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Battle Mountain is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 71.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Battle Mountain?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Battle Mountain will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 67.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 67.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Battle Mountain?

Like most US cities, Battle Mountain sees air quality shift from season to season. Typically, the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year, while intense summer heat combines with occasional dust events to create the year's worst episodes. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.

Are air quality levels in Battle Mountain 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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