Worst air pollution Elkhart, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Elkhart is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Elkhart is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Elkhart's air quality reflects its position in the St. Joseph River valley in northern Indiana, with the recreational vehicle manufacturing industry — Elkhart being the RV capital of the world — generating elevated industrial PM2.5 from fiberglass, resin, and metalworking operations alongside vehicle traffic on the Indiana Toll Road. Lake Michigan's limited northern ventilation and the flat northern Indiana terrain generally allow reasonable dispersal, while summer regional ozone from Great Lakes industrial sources is the primary warm-season concern.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
36.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
37.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Elkhart right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Elkhart is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elkhart?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Elkhart will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Elkhart?
Elkhart sees air quality change through the year. In short, between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, whereas prolonged summer heat waves are when air quality most often dips into unhealthy territory. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Elkhart 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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