Worst air pollution Fayetteville, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Fayetteville is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; NO2 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 41.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Fayetteville is moderate. PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 41.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Fayetteville's air quality in Arkansas reflects the Ozark plateau's elevated position providing generally good background wind dispersal for this northwest Arkansas university and technology hub. Vehicle emissions from I-49 and the growing Washington County road network are the primary local source, while the University of Arkansas and the expanding Walmart corporate corridor represent relatively clean economic drivers compared to traditional US manufacturing cities of comparable size.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Moderate

41.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

41.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Moderate

41.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

30.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

19.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

41.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

27.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Fayetteville right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Fayetteville is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 41.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fayetteville?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Fayetteville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 41.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Fayetteville?

Seasonal changes shape air quality across Fayetteville. In short, spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, whereas summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.

Are air quality levels in Fayetteville 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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