Matagorda County Museum, Bay City Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (6 October): Air quality in Matagorda County Museum is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026): Air quality in Matagorda County Museum is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to moderate; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
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Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 100/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Poor | 62.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 100/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 9.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 19.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 19.3/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 100/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 53.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Very poor | 100/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 28.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 14.7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this part of Bay City, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. The surrounding woodland releases natural compounds that, in warm sunny weather, help form ozone. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
Ozone is the main concern from April to October, when sunny days averaging 30°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, cooler, still evenings from December to February, averaging about 11°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. Day to day, calm and dry conditions let pollution build, while wind and rain clear it away.
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Is air quality bad in Matagorda County Museum right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall air quality in Matagorda County Museum is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Matagorda County Museum?
On 7 October 2026, air quality conditions in Matagorda County Museum will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Matagorda County Museum?
Ozone is the main concern from April to October, when sunny days averaging 30°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, cooler, still evenings from December to February, averaging about 11°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. Day to day, calm and dry conditions let pollution build, while wind and rain clear it away.
Are air quality levels in Matagorda County Museum 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. |