Worst air pollution Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - Charleston, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is moderate. AQI and PM10 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 50.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 44.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Charleston's Magnolia Plantation and Gardens air quality benefits from the Ashley River tidal wetland position, with consistent Ashley River and Charleston Harbour breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation around the extraordinary historic garden estate. Vehicle traffic on Ashley River Road contributes modest local sources, while the 500-acre estate's exceptional woodland and wetland provide outstanding natural filtration and Magnolia generally maintains among Charleston's cleaner natural heritage environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Moderate
50.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
50.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
44.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 50.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 50.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 44.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens?
Conditions at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens vary noticeably across the seasons — the cleanest conditions usually arrive in winter, once the humid summer ozone season has ended, whereas summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 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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