Worst air pollution Fourth Ward - Charlotte, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Fourth Ward is fair. PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI 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 Fourth Ward is fair. PM10 decreases to good; 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 Fourth Ward air quality reflects the historic uptown residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding downtown Charlotte arterials contributing local sources. The neighbourhood's small park greenspaces provide limited local buffering, while the downtown proximity and the concentrated commercial character maintain moderate Charlotte metropolitan readings and Fourth Ward generally tracks at typical inner Charlotte uptown residential levels throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.4/100
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
22.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Fourth Ward right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Fourth Ward is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 32.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fourth Ward?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Fourth Ward will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 29.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Fourth Ward?
Fourth Ward follows Charlotte's typical seasonal air quality pattern: mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, but 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 Fourth Ward 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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