Worst air pollution Gadsden, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Gadsden is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 42.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Gadsden is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The dominant factor behind Gadsden's air quality is humid northeastern Alabama air; spring pine pollen brings a heavy yellow dusting. That mix of factors is fairly representative of towns in this part of the country. Short-term spikes are still possible even during the generally cleaner stretches of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00

AQI:

Medium

42.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

33.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

42.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

23.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

23.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Gadsden right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Gadsden is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 33.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM10: 42.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gadsden?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Gadsden will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Gadsden?

Gadsden's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern: early spring, before the region's humidity builds back up, often brings some of the freshest air, but an extended run of hot, humid afternoons in summer is when ozone most often climbs into unhealthy territory. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.

Are air quality levels in Gadsden 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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