Worst air pollution Greensboro, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Greensboro is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Greensboro is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Greensboro's air quality reflects the North Carolina Piedmont Triad's position in the southeastern US, with vehicle emissions from I-40 and I-85 the primary local source in this manufacturing and logistics hub. The gentle Piedmont terrain provides reasonable wind dispersal, while summer ozone from regional vehicle and industrial sources across the broader southeastern US airshed is the primary warm-season concern throughout the metropolitan area.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
59.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Greensboro right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Greensboro is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 54.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Greensboro?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Greensboro will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 59.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 59.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Greensboro?
Air quality in Greensboro shifts across the year. In short, once summer humidity fades, winter typically offers the most consistently clean air, whereas hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, amplified by natural emissions from the dense surrounding forests. Prescribed burns are more common in the cooler months and can add brief smoke episodes.
Are air quality levels in Greensboro 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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