Worst air pollution Flint, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Flint is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Flint is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.1/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
34.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
31.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Flint right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Flint is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Flint?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Flint will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 31.1/100).
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.
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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