Worst air pollution Columbia Tusculum - Cincinnati, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Columbia Tusculum is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Columbia Tusculum is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Cincinnati's Columbia Tusculum on the eastern riverfront records moderate air quality, with the Ohio River corridor channelling valley emissions under calm conditions but the neighbourhood's residential character and relatively low through-traffic keeping baseline readings below the industrial west side. River breezes provide periodic ventilation relief on most afternoons.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

35.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

39.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Columbia Tusculum right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Columbia Tusculum is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Columbia Tusculum?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Columbia Tusculum will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Columbia Tusculum?

Air quality around Columbia Tusculum changes with the seasons — the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, whereas 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 Columbia Tusculum 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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