Worst air pollution Missionary Ridge - Chattanooga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Missionary Ridge 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 Missionary Ridge 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 Missionary Ridge air quality benefits from the elevated Civil War battlefield ridge position above the Tennessee Valley, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Crest Road corridor contributing modest local sources. The elevated ridge position provides better dispersal than the enclosed valley floor below, while the Missionary Ridge woodland and the elevated position generally maintain better conditions than the valley-floor Chattanooga neighbourhoods throughout most of 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
27.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
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
23.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
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 Missionary Ridge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Missionary Ridge is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 32.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Missionary Ridge?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Missionary Ridge will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 30.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Missionary Ridge?
At Missionary Ridge, air quality tends to follow Chattanooga's broader seasonal rhythm — mild winter weather usually brings the year's cleanest air, whereas summer heat, humidity, and emissions from surrounding forests combine to drive ozone levels up. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in Missionary 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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