Worst air pollution Highland Park Chattanooga - Chattanooga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Highland Park Chattanooga 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 Highland Park Chattanooga 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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Chattanooga's Highland Park air quality reflects the historic residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding McCallie Avenue corridor contributing local sources. The neighbourhood's residential character provides modest natural filtration, while the Tennessee Valley's topographic enclosure creates seasonal inversion episodes and Highland Park generally maintains moderate Chattanooga 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
22.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
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
22.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Highland Park Chattanooga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Highland Park Chattanooga is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Highland Park Chattanooga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Highland Park Chattanooga will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Highland Park Chattanooga?
At Highland Park Chattanooga, air quality tends to follow Chattanooga's broader seasonal rhythm: winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, but summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Highland Park Chattanooga 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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