Worst air pollution Colonie, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Colonie 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: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Colonie is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Colonie's air quality reflects the upper Hudson River valley near Albany New York, with vehicle emissions from I-87 and the Albany Airport's aviation operations generating local NOₓ sources. The Helderberg escarpment and Adirondack foothills create topographic variation, while the broader northeastern US regional airshed contributes upwind urban and industrial sources and the Hudson valley provides natural ventilation on southerly wind days throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

35.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

33.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Colonie right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Colonie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Colonie?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Colonie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Colonie?

Air quality in Colonie shifts across the year — the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year, whereas the combination of local heat and imported regional haze peaks during summer. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.

Are air quality levels in Colonie 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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