Worst air pollution West Virginia State Capitol - Charleston, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in West Virginia State Capitol is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 33.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in West Virginia State Capitol is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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West Virginia State Capitol, a gold-domed capitol set in riverside gardens on the Kanawha River, generally reflects Charleston's citywide air quality pattern, shaped by the same regional factors that affect the rest of the area. Any local variation tends to be minor compared with the seasonal swings seen across the wider city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
33.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Medium
42.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in West Virginia State Capitol right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in West Virginia State Capitol is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 33.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in West Virginia State Capitol?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in West Virginia State Capitol will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in West Virginia State Capitol?
Air quality around West Virginia State Capitol changes with the seasons. Typically, winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, while long, hot, humid summers bring the year's worst ozone readings. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in West Virginia State Capitol 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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