Worst air pollution Corktown - Detroit, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Corktown 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: 36.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Corktown is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Given its location — the city's oldest residential district, near the former Michigan Central Station — Corktown shares Detroit's wider air quality pattern rather than a distinct local one. As with most sublevel sites, the broader city trend is the best guide to typical conditions here.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
36.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Corktown right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Corktown is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Corktown?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Corktown will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Corktown?
At Corktown, air quality tends to follow Detroit's broader seasonal rhythm, as the mildest, cleanest weather usually falls in spring and autumn; by contrast, the hottest, most humid summer days bring the year's worst ozone readings. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Corktown 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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