Worst air pollution Downtown Elizabeth - Elizabeth, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Downtown Elizabeth is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Downtown Elizabeth is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Since Downtown Elizabeth is the city's dense historic downtown core, its air quality mirrors Elizabeth overall rather than following a separate local pattern. Checking conditions closer to visit time is still the best way to plan around this specific site.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
37.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Downtown Elizabeth right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Downtown Elizabeth is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Downtown Elizabeth?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Downtown Elizabeth will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 40.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Downtown Elizabeth?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at Downtown Elizabeth much as they do across Elizabeth. In short, the cleanest stretch of the year usually comes in winter, whereas summer heat waves bring the highest ozone risk, compounded by pollution drifting in from the wider region. Suburban and rural areas generally see less of the persistent traffic-driven pollution that affects the urban core.
Are air quality levels in Downtown Elizabeth 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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