Worst air pollution Elizabeth Charlotte - Charlotte, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Elizabeth Charlotte is fair. PM2.5, PM10, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Elizabeth Charlotte is fair. PM10 decreases to good; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Charlotte's Elizabeth air quality reflects the historic residential neighbourhood adjacent to the University area, with vehicle traffic on 7th Street and the surrounding mixed residential and medical character contributing local sources. The neighbourhood's tree-lined character provides natural filtration, while the flat Piedmont terrain allows reasonable dispersal and Elizabeth generally maintains moderate Charlotte metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Medium

41.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

30.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

41.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Medium

43.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

17.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

39.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

22.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Elizabeth Charlotte right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Elizabeth Charlotte is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 30.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elizabeth Charlotte?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Elizabeth Charlotte will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 39.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Elizabeth Charlotte?

At Elizabeth Charlotte, air quality tends to follow Charlotte's broader seasonal rhythm. In short, the cleanest conditions usually arrive in winter, once the humid summer ozone season has ended, whereas hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, amplified by natural emissions from the dense surrounding forests. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.

Are air quality levels in Elizabeth Charlotte 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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