Worst air pollution Bishop, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Bishop is fair. PM10, O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM2.5: 44.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Bishop is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 45.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Bishop is driven mostly by high desert dryness and windblown dust — windy days can raise dust from the dry Owens Valley floor. Most days bring generally favorable conditions here, with occasional exceptions tied to shifting weather patterns. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
44.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
38.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
45.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
36.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
38.9/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bishop right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Bishop is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM2.5: 44.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bishop?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bishop will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 45.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bishop?
Bishop's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern, as the cleanest air usually comes in winter, when storms periodically flush pollution out of the basin; by contrast, from August into October, wildfire smoke can add sharp particulate spikes on top of the usual summer ozone. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.
Are air quality levels in Bishop 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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