Worst air pollution Hartford, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Hartford is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hartford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hartford's air quality reflects the Connecticut River valley's position in the northeastern US industrial corridor, with vehicle emissions from I-84 and I-91 combining with upwind New York and New Jersey sources to elevate summer ozone and PM2.5. The river valley provides some natural ventilation, but the broader New England regional airshed means background pollution levels exceed those of more isolated US cities.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

36.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

37.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

30.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hartford right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hartford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hartford?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hartford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hartford?

Hartford sees air quality change through the year — frequent frontal systems in spring and fall usually keep the air cleanest then, whereas hot, humid summer days bring the highest ozone risk, often worsened by pollution transported in from other regions. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.

Are air quality levels in Hartford 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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