Worst air pollution Buffalo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Buffalo is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Buffalo is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Buffalo's air quality benefits from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario's powerful lake winds that provide consistent ventilation along this Great Lakes city, with the primary concerns being vehicle emissions from I-90 and the Niagara Falls industrial corridor. Winter lake-effect snow events effectively wash particulates from the atmosphere, while summer industrial ozone from the broader Great Lakes manufacturing region elevates readings periodically.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
33.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Buffalo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Buffalo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Buffalo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Buffalo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Buffalo?
Buffalo's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern. 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 Buffalo 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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