Worst air pollution Bluffton, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Bluffton is fair. AQI, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Bluffton is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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This small northwest Ohio college town sees a mostly rural, low-industry emissions profile typical of the surrounding farmland. Secor Metropark and the vegetation along the Maumee River provide some natural buffering against local particulate matter. Wind direction and seasonal weather patterns drive much of the day-to-day variation seen here. Short-term spikes can still occur during unusual weather or nearby construction.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
38.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
36.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Bluffton right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Bluffton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bluffton?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bluffton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bluffton?
In Bluffton, particulate matter usually peaks in winter, driven by home heating and vehicle emissions trapped by cold, still conditions. Summer heat and sunlight typically push ozone to the top of the seasonal concerns here. Local air quality here reflects agricultural activity more than any significant industry. Air quality tends to be at its best in spring and fall, when temperatures are milder and winds more consistent.
Are air quality levels in Bluffton 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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