Worst air pollution FreeMoreWest - Charlotte, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in FreeMoreWest is fair. PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in FreeMoreWest 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 FreeMoreWest air quality reflects the emerging West Charlotte neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Freedom Drive and the surrounding rapidly developing residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The flat Piedmont terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the neighbourhood's increasing walkability and the new development character generally maintain 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

21.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.1/100

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

21.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

14.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in FreeMoreWest right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in FreeMoreWest is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 26.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in FreeMoreWest?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in FreeMoreWest will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 23.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in FreeMoreWest?

At FreeMoreWest, air quality tends to follow Charlotte's broader seasonal rhythm. Typically, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, while summer heat combined with the region's dense forest cover drives an extended ozone season. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.

Are air quality levels in FreeMoreWest 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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