Worst air pollution Flint, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Flint is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Flint is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Flint's air quality reflects the Flint River corridor's legacy as a General Motors manufacturing hub, with the declining but still significant automotive and manufacturing activity contributing elevated PM2.5 alongside vehicle traffic on I-475 and US-23. The flat southeastern Michigan terrain generally allows reasonable wind dispersal, while the broader Great Lakes industrial airshed contributes background industrial PM2.5 from the surrounding Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana manufacturing corridor.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
27.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Flint right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Flint is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Flint?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Flint will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Flint?
Flint's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Typically, the mildest, cleanest weather usually falls in spring and autumn, while the hottest, most humid summer days bring the year's worst ozone readings. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.
Are air quality levels in Flint 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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