Worst air pollution Newport - Cincinnati, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River records moderate urban air quality, shaped by the combined influence of the river corridor and the dense urban fabric of the northern Kentucky riverfront. The Ohio River valley channels emissions under calm conditions, particularly during winter temperature inversions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.9/100
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
17.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Newport right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Newport 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 Newport?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Newport 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 Newport?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at Newport much as they do across Cincinnati — between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, whereas summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Newport 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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