Worst air pollution Globe, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Globe is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 42.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Globe is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 35.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Globe, dry central Arizona high-desert air is the main influence on air quality, and legacy mining dust is a minor, localized concern. None of this is unusual for a place with Globe's particular geography and climate. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Medium

42.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

37.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

42.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

35.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

35.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

35.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

35.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

11.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Globe right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Globe is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 42.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Globe?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Globe will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 35.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Globe?

Globe's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm, as winter typically brings a welcome break from both heat-driven ozone and blowing dust; by contrast, spring dust storms and summer ozone together make March through September the toughest stretch. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.

Are air quality levels in Globe 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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