Worst air pollution Glen Burnie, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Glen Burnie is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Glen Burnie is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Glen Burnie's air quality reflects the Baltimore metropolitan area's Anne Arundel County southern suburb, with vehicle emissions from I-695 and the surrounding Baltimore-Washington International Airport's aviation operations generating elevated NOₓ and aviation PM2.5. The Chesapeake Bay's maritime influence provides limited ventilation from the east, while the airport's flight corridor and the surrounding logistics and industrial character make Glen Burnie one of Maryland's more aviation-influenced suburban communities.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

35.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

39.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Glen Burnie right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Glen Burnie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Glen Burnie?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Glen Burnie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Glen Burnie?

Glen Burnie's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Typically, once summer ozone season ends, winter typically offers the cleanest air, while hot, humid summer conditions and regional haze drive ozone spikes, especially during heat waves. Suburban and rural areas generally see less of the persistent traffic-driven pollution that affects the urban core.

Are air quality levels in Glen Burnie 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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