Worst air pollution East Ridge - Chattanooga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in East Ridge is fair. PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 55.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in East Ridge is fair. SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 53.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chattanooga's East Ridge air quality reflects the southeastern Chattanooga suburban corridor adjacent to the Georgia border, with vehicle traffic on Ringgold Road and the surrounding mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Tennessee Valley's topographic enclosure creates seasonal inversion episodes, while the flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal and East Ridge generally maintains moderate Chattanooga metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Medium
55.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
31.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
55.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
53.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in East Ridge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in East Ridge is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 55.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in East Ridge?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in East Ridge will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 32.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 53.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in East Ridge?
East Ridge's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern — mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, 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 East Ridge 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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