Worst air pollution Ely, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Ely is fair. O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 58.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Ely is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 47.7/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Medium

58.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

58.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

32.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

29.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Medium

47.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

47.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

30.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

26.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ely right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Ely is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 58.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ely?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ely will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 35.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 47.7/100).

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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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