Worst air pollution Glen Burnie, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): 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 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Glen Burnie is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 35.7/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
35.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Glen Burnie right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Glen Burnie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Glen Burnie?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Glen Burnie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 35.7/100).
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.
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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