Worst air pollution Clifton - Cincinnati, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Clifton is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Clifton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 35.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Clifton, frequent traffic and tightly built urban surroundings are the dominant factors behind local particulate levels. Trees and green space some 100-200m from here provide a partial buffer, catching particulate matter before it spreads further. Short-term spikes can occur with unusual weather or nearby construction and traffic events. Broader regional monitoring generally reflects this same baseline, with small local variation.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
35.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Clifton right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Clifton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Clifton?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Clifton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 35.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Clifton?
Winter is usually when particulate matter climbs highest across the city, as reduced winter air mixing lets traffic and heating emissions accumulate close to the ground. Warmer months bring a different problem here: ground-level ozone, since dense traffic emissions combined with intense sun and heat fuel ozone formation across the city. Air quality generally improves in spring and fall, when milder weather and steadier winds help disperse pollutants.
Are air quality levels in Clifton 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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