Worst air pollution Cobblestone District - Buffalo, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Cobblestone District is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Cobblestone District is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 31.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Buffalo's Cobblestone District air quality reflects the historic South Buffalo waterfront entertainment district, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Ohio Street corridor and the concentrated event venue traffic contributing local sources. The Buffalo River provides limited ventilation, while the neighbourhood's walkable historic character and Lake Erie's regional lake winds provide background ventilation and the Cobblestone District generally maintains moderate Buffalo readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
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
31.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cobblestone District right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Cobblestone District is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cobblestone District?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Cobblestone District will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 31.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cobblestone District?
Cobblestone District experiences the same seasonal air quality swings as the rest of Buffalo. Typically, spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest air, helped by more active weather patterns, while summer heat and regional haze drifting up from the Midwest and South drive ozone spikes. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.
Are air quality levels in Cobblestone District 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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