Worst air pollution Covington, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Covington 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 Covington 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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Covington's air quality is shaped largely by Ohio River valley inversions; winter temperature inversions can trap valley smog. Day-to-day conditions in Covington can still vary with local weather, wind direction, and time of year. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.0/100
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
17.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Covington right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Covington 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 Covington?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Covington 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 Covington?
Covington's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm — winter is typically the cleanest season, with mild temperatures and fewer stagnant air episodes, whereas long, hot, humid summers bring the year's worst ozone readings. Occasional agricultural or prescribed-burning smoke can add short-lived particulate spikes outside the main summer ozone season.
Are air quality levels in Covington 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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