Worst air pollution Bronzeville - Chicago, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Bronzeville is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 32.8/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Bronzeville is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chicago's Bronzeville air quality reflects the historic South Side neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on the Dan Ryan I-90/94 Expressway and the surrounding dense residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The expressway's concentrated vehicle and truck traffic generates persistent elevated NOₓ, while the flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal and Bronzeville's proximity to the heavily trafficked Dan Ryan corridor represents the most significant local air quality concern throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
34.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bronzeville right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Bronzeville is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 32.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bronzeville?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bronzeville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bronzeville?
Air quality around Bronzeville changes with the seasons, as the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes; by contrast, hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Bronzeville 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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