Worst air pollution Eau Claire, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Eau Claire is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Eau Claire is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Eau Claire's air quality benefits from the flat western Wisconsin terrain providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from I-94 and the Chippewa River valley contributing local sources in this mid-sized university city. Regional ozone from agricultural and industrial sources across the Upper Midwest airshed can elevate summer readings, while the surrounding Wisconsin forest provides a clean-air backdrop on most days.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

37.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

30.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Eau Claire right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Eau Claire is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Eau Claire?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Eau Claire will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Eau Claire?

Conditions in Eau Claire vary noticeably across the seasons. Typically, spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, while summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.

Are air quality levels in Eau Claire 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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