Worst air pollution Fayetteville, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Fayetteville is fair. PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 42.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Fayetteville is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
42.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
36.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Fayetteville right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Fayetteville is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 23.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 42.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fayetteville?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Fayetteville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).
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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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