Worst air pollution North Shore Chattanooga - Chattanooga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in North Shore Chattanooga 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 North Shore Chattanooga 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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Chattanooga's North Shore air quality reflects the historic residential neighbourhood across the Tennessee River from downtown, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Tremont Street corridor contributing local sources. The Tennessee River provides limited natural ventilation, while the Stringer's Ridge park provides some green buffering and the neighbourhood's walkable character 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):
Good
19.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.2/100
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):
Good
19.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in North Shore Chattanooga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in North Shore Chattanooga is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 23.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in North Shore Chattanooga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in North Shore Chattanooga 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 North Shore Chattanooga?
Like the rest of Chattanooga, North Shore Chattanooga sees air quality change through the year. In short, winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, 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 North Shore 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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