Worst air pollution Over-the-Rhine - Cincinnati, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Over-the-Rhine is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Over-the-Rhine 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 Over-the-Rhine records moderate to elevated urban air quality in this densely rebuilt inner neighbourhood, with Vine Street and Central Parkway traffic contributing sustained local emissions. The neighbourhood's enclosed street canyon character limits dispersal, though its central position means it tracks closely with broader Cincinnati urban averages throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
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
19.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Over-the-Rhine right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Over-the-Rhine 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 Over-the-Rhine?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Over-the-Rhine 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 Over-the-Rhine?
At Over-the-Rhine, air quality tends to follow Cincinnati's broader seasonal rhythm. Typically, spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, while hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Over-the-Rhine 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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