Worst air pollution Birmingham, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Birmingham 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: 29.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Birmingham is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Birmingham's air quality in Alabama reflects the city's legacy as the South's steel capital, with the Jones Valley's enclosed topography between Red Mountain and the northern ridges trapping vehicle and remaining industrial emissions under frequent inversions. The flat valley floor and surrounding Appalachian foothills create a topographic pollution trap that contributes to Birmingham's persistent PM2.5 and ozone challenges.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
28.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Birmingham right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Birmingham is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Birmingham?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Birmingham will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Birmingham?
Birmingham follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern. In short, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, whereas summer heat combined with the region's dense forest cover drives an extended ozone season. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Birmingham 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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