Worst air pollution Ely, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Ely is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 86.4/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Ely is poor. AQI improves to poor; PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to moderate; NO2 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 75.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Ely, high desert dryness is the main influence on air quality, and among the cleanest air in the country, with excellent visibility. Most days bring generally favorable conditions here, with occasional exceptions tied to shifting weather patterns. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Very poor
86.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
39.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
86.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
31.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
75.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
43.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
43.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
75.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
26.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Ely right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Ely is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 86.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 86.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ely?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ely will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 75.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 75.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ely?
Air quality across Ely rises and falls with the seasons: winter typically brings a welcome break from both heat-driven ozone and blowing dust, but spring winds can kick up sudden dust storms that spike particulate levels sharply for a day or two. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.
Are air quality levels in Ely 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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