Worst air pollution Behind the Rocks - Hartford, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Behind the Rocks 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 Behind the Rocks is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Hartford's Behind the Rocks air quality reflects the South Hartford residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Maple Avenue corridor contributing local sources. The flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while the neighbourhood's residential character generally maintains moderate Hartford metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
36.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
40.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Behind the Rocks right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Behind the Rocks 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 Behind the Rocks?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Behind the Rocks will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Behind the Rocks?
This neighborhood in Hartford sees air quality shift through the year, as spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest air, helped by more active weather patterns; by contrast, the combination of local heat and imported regional haze peaks during summer. Coastal sea breezes can offer some relief from inland summer ozone buildup.
Are air quality levels in Behind the Rocks 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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