Worst air pollution South End Charlotte - Charlotte, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in South End Charlotte is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in South End Charlotte is medium. 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 South End air quality reflects the historic industrial corridor along the Charlotte light rail line, with vehicle traffic on South Boulevard and the surrounding rapidly developing mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The flat Piedmont terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the neighbourhood's transit-oriented and walkable character reduces per-capita vehicle emissions and South End 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):
Good
19.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.1/100
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):
Good
19.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in South End Charlotte right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in South End Charlotte is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in South End Charlotte?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in South End Charlotte will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in South End Charlotte?
South End Charlotte experiences the same seasonal air quality swings as the rest of Charlotte. In short, mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, whereas 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 South End 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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