Worst air pollution Doctor Phillips, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Doctor Phillips is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Doctor Phillips is very poor. PM2.5 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Doctor Phillips, lighter traffic and surrounding agricultural land make wind-blown dust and seasonal field activity bigger factors than congestion. This is partly offset by nearby tree cover, which filters out some particulate matter naturally. Nearby areas with a similar setup tend to show a comparable air quality baseline. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Poor

61.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

14.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

98.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Very poor

100/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Doctor Phillips right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Doctor Phillips is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Doctor Phillips?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Doctor Phillips will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Doctor Phillips?

November to January typically brings light winds, around 13 km/h, and temperatures near 18°C -- calm enough for particulate matter and smoke to build up near the ground rather than clear out. Temperatures climb to around 28°C on average from June to August, warm enough for intense sun and heat to fuel ground-level ozone formation.

Are air quality levels in Doctor Phillips 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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