Worst air pollution Denton, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Denton is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 28.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Denton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Denton's air quality reflects the North Texas Barnett Shale natural gas producing region, with methane and VOC emissions from surrounding gas wells and compressor stations contributing ozone precursors alongside vehicle traffic on I-35E. The flat North Texas plain provides reasonable wind dispersal, while summer heat drives ozone formation from the combined vehicle and natural gas industry emissions across the DFW metroplex northern corridor.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

28.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

27.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

22.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Denton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Denton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 28.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Denton?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Denton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Denton?

Air quality in Denton shifts across the year, as between summer heat and winter cedar season, spring and fall offer the most moderate conditions; by contrast, the hottest summer months consistently bring the highest ozone risk statewide. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.

Are air quality levels in Denton 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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