Worst air pollution Fort Worth, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Fort Worth 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: 22.8/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Fort Worth is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Fort Worth's air quality faces Barnett Shale natural gas emissions from the surrounding Tarrant County well field combining with heavy vehicle traffic on the I-820 and I-30 corridors, producing elevated volatile organic compound and NOₓ readings that contribute to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex's ongoing ozone challenge. The flat North Texas plain provides reasonable wind dispersal on most days.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
22.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
21.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Fort Worth right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Fort Worth is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 22.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fort Worth?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Fort Worth will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Fort Worth?
Air quality across Fort Worth rises and falls with the seasons. Typically, the cleanest air usually comes in the milder shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, while the hottest summer months consistently bring the highest ozone risk statewide. Dust from West Texas can occasionally drift across the state and add to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Fort Worth 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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