Worst air pollution Faneuil Hall - Boston, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Faneuil Hall is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Faneuil Hall is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 33.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Boston's Faneuil Hall air quality reflects the Quincy Market waterfront position, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Congress Street corridor and the concentrated tourism and market character contributing local sources. The Boston Harbour's maritime influence provides limited ventilation, while the neighbourhood's walkable character and the open market geometry generally maintain moderate Boston metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

34.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

33.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Faneuil Hall right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Faneuil Hall is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Faneuil Hall?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Faneuil Hall will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 33.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Faneuil Hall?

Seasonal changes shape air quality at Faneuil Hall much as they do across Boston. In short, the cleanest conditions typically arrive with the more unsettled weather of spring and autumn, whereas summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.

Are air quality levels in Faneuil Hall 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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