Worst air pollution Fredericksburg Battlefield - Fredericksburg, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Fredericksburg Battlefield is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Fredericksburg Battlefield is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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As a Civil War battlefield park on the edge of downtown, Fredericksburg Battlefield experiences air quality conditions similar to the rest of Fredericksburg, following the same broader regional pattern. Any local variation tends to be minor compared with the seasonal swings seen across the wider city.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Medium
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Fredericksburg Battlefield right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Fredericksburg Battlefield is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fredericksburg Battlefield?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Fredericksburg Battlefield will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 41.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Fredericksburg Battlefield?
Air quality at Fredericksburg Battlefield shifts across the year. Typically, once summer ozone season ends, winter typically offers the cleanest air, while extended summer heat waves, often worsened by regional haze, bring the toughest air quality stretch. Suburban and rural areas generally see less of the persistent traffic-driven pollution that affects the urban core.
Are air quality levels in Fredericksburg Battlefield 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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