Worst air pollution Galena, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Galena is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 37.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Galena is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 39.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Galena is driven mostly by continental Midwest summer humidity — hilly, wooded terrain generally keeps regional air quality favorable. Day-to-day conditions in Galena can still vary with local weather, wind direction, and time of year. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

37.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

20.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

37.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.2/100

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Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

39.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

16.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

39.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Galena right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Galena is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 37.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Galena?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Galena will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 39.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Galena?

Galena's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern. In short, the cleanest stretches usually come in spring and fall, between the summer ozone season and the calmer winter pollution episodes, whereas prolonged summer heat waves are when air quality most often dips into unhealthy territory. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.

Are air quality levels in Galena 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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